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Amiri Baghbadorani A, Nemani Khiyavi L, Razani M. Reproduction of the Inscriptions of the Portal of the Hasan Pādshāh Complex in Tabriz. KCR 2024; 7 (2) :59-78
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Reproduction of the Inscriptions of the Portal of the Hasan Pādshāh Complex in Tabriz

Alireza Amiri Baghbadorani

, Leyli Nemani Khiyavi ^*

, Mehdi Razani

PhD student of restoration of historical objects, Isfahan Art University, Isfahan, Iran.

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Reliefs and Inscriptions are among the most important historical documents, serving as carriers of diverse narratives, such as wars, victories, conquests, notable events, or memorials. These artifacts provide a direct and transparent expression of a certain historical moment. Over time, understanding the durability of stone, humans have recorded events on this precious material using various techniques. This practice began with primitive depictions on natural rocks; and evolved into elaborate carvings designed to document contemporary events. Early inscriptions, often executed on natural rocks, using scripts such as cuneiform; gradually along with development of skills and tools, they developed into detailed and artistic engravings, taking the form of decorative inscriptions or reliefs. This article presents a new transcription of the stone on the portal of the Hasan Pādshāh Mosque and School Complex, located in the central district of Tabriz, East Azerbaijan province, in Sahib-al-Amar Square, within the UNESCO-listed Tabriz Covered Bazaar. The inscription, carved into a stone surface dating back to the late 8^th century A.H., features Thuluth script and has suffered damage due to various factors over time. The most important questions of the research are: What is the content of the inscription on the portal of Hasan Padshah Complex, and what information does it convey? What changes have occurred to the inscription over time? How can the transcription of the inscription be conducted to retrieve the maximum amount of information? To address these questions, historical and archeological studies, were complemented by fieldwork, and advanced documentation methods, including photogrammetry and digital design of the inscription text. Following these steps, a re-reading of the inscription text, along with an analysis of the changes it has undergone over time, was achieved.

Keywords: Aqqoyunlu, stone inscription, Nasriyeh mansion, Hassan Padshah, photogrammetry.

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Type of Study: Research, Original, Regular | Subject: Application of modern sciences, technologies, equipment, materials and methods
Received: 2024/05/1 | Accepted: 2024/08/15 | Published: 2024/09/21

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