Update: 'Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz' in Mashhad, under construction

New photos encompassing past eight weeks of massive development Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz in Mashhad, under construction.

Construction of waterpark section of Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad

High-rise external space frame sections to erected above waterpark section

High-rise external space frame sections being erected by Iranian construction workers

Residential section of Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad, under construction

Interior view of residential section, under construction

Giant statues from Shahnameh are positioned at a section entrance of Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz. Interesting to see pre-Islamic folklore heroes being provided such a visible place in this massive development, at a holy city so central to Islamic religious tourism. Further evidence debunking external conceptions that such is not permitted in post-revolution Iran.

Giant statues of Rostam, Gordafarid, Zhak Mardvsh, Fereydoun, Zal and Kaveh being positioned within Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad.

Statue of Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi placed within Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad

Artists associated with Ferdowsi-related artworks within Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad

Giant statue of Kaveh erected at section of Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad

Image providing sense of scale for giant statue of Kaveh

A retro bazaar-themed section completed within Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz complex

Retro bazaar-themed section said currently open to the public

Interior view of retro bazaar-themed shopping section, Persian rugs

Interior view of retro bazaar-themed  section, indoor fountain

Interior view of retro bazaar-themed section

Photos: Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz