15 rare photographs of Iran's majestic palaces, mosques, and baths

Iran is home to breathtaking mosques filled with intricate mosaics and a kaleidoscope of colors.

But because professional photography equipment isn't permissible in most of these institutions, their stunning beauty often remains unseen.

Self-taught photographer Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji is one of the lensman who's captured a rare glimpse of Iran's mosques and religious structures. He frequently goes through weeks of extensive paperwork and red tape to conduct his work.

Keep scrolling to get lost in the sea of colors snapped by this talented photographer.