The Geographical Journal (Journal of the Royal Geographical Society): Volume X, No. 6 [‎95r] (42/186)

RECENT JOURNEYS IN PERSIA.
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importance, but, being on the frontier of Afghanistan, it has suffered
terribly at each invasion from that quarter, as well as in the great fight
for power that took place at the end of last century. Situated at an
altitude of 5500 feet, its climate is extremely pleasant, while its inhabi
tants are particularly friendly to Europeans. At the present day, it is
on account of its carj)ets that Kerman is justly renowned, although
very few of the finer qualities are exported to London. These exquisite
fabrics, woven in silk and wool, reproduce designs dating from many
KUBEH-I-SUBS OR “ GREEN DOME ” AT KERMAN.
centuries back, while the harmonious and lovely colours throw all other
carpets into the shade. Among the buildings of interest now exlant
is the Kubeh-i-Subs, or “Green Dome,’’ which contains the following
inscription The work of Ustad Khojeh Shukr Ullah and Ustad
Inayet L llah, son of Ustad Nizam-i-Din, architect of Isfahan.” The
date is 640 Anno Hejrah, or 1242 Anno Domini. Our interest is con
siderably augmented by the fact that we know that Marco Polo was
at Kerman shortly after this date. In the illustration it will be
No. YI.— December, 1897.] 2 r