The first type of garden, the one contained within walls seems to be the one of choice in Persia. Its referred to as chahar bagh, Persian for four gardens because of its division of the garden into four quarters often done by the intersection of four avenues. An example of this type is Hasht Behist (eight paradises) of Isfahan built during the Safavid period by the patron Shah Sulayman (1667-94). Another noteworthy example is that of the garden housing the Chehel Sutun pavilion located just above the Hasht Behist garden. The garden did not as clearly demonstrate the chahar bagh method but is important for the Chehel Sutun pavilion. Not only does the building provide a great view of a long reflection pool but also reflects the intimate relationship between indoor living space and outdoor garden space. This ambiguous division between indoor and outdoor space in addition to the quartered garden is something that reappears in Muslim Spain.
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PART II COMING SOON- GARDENS OF MUSLIM SPAIN
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