Persian Gardens, a Manifestation of Paradise or a Place of Glorification?

Persian gardens hold a significant and ancient legacy, extensively documented in Hellenic writings. Regarded as the fundamental prototype of all global gardens, the Persian Garden is often synonymous with paradise gardens in various texts and records. Many scholars propose that the architects behind Persian gardens sought to embody the promised paradise mentioned in the Quran. This raises questions: Are Persian gardens a tangible representation of the promised paradise, guided by Islamic principles? Or, is the application of this title to Persian gardens driven by climatic considerations? Did architects aim to evoke a specific meaning for viewers through the deliberate creation of space and utilization of natural elements? This paper seeks to unravel the concept of paradise in Persian gardens.

Keywords:

Persian Gardens , Islamic Architecture , Paradise gardens , Char Bag (four gardens) , Quran.