An Analysis of Identity Structures of Square in the Meetings in the Course of the Islamic Revolution (Case Study: The Shohada Square of Mashhad)

Urban squares play an important role in formation of political and social meetings. Development and modernity have made urban structures such as squares undergo drastic changes. Cities have enjoyed special features and identity ever since their foundation that has taken place in the course of long years. City identity includes everything from street names to the way of formation of the squares and buildings. The Shah Square in Mashhad, renamed Shohada Sq. after the victory of Islamic Revolution, is one of the urban squares that has undergone numerous structural and identity changes ever since its construction. Holding national meetings and ceremonies in this square, either before or after the revolution, has given a special significance to this square. The annihilation of the historical identity of this square as a result of changes made in its architecture, made the author of this paper carry out a research into the identity functions of this square as well as the most important historical incidents taking place at this venue.