Bricks in Iranian Architecture

The origin of brick buildings in Iran can be traced back to 1250 BC. In later periods, bricks evolved and the baking of glazed and embossed bricks became common. Brick has been used as the main element in buildings such as Choghazanbil Ziggurat in Khuzestan, Kasra Arch in Ctesiphon and Firoozabad Palace Arch in Fars. These buildings are among the pre-Islamic brick buildings in Iran, which – technically and artistically – are very significant.