Chaqchan Mosque

Coordinates: 35°09′22″N 76°19′50″E / 35.156062°N 76.330582°E / 35.156062; 76.330582
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Chaqchan Mosque
مسجد چقچن
Kashmiri
  • Persian
    • Completed1370 CE
    Specifications
    Capacity500 (including verandah)
    Spire(s)One

    The Chaqchan Mosque (

    Tibetan, Mughal and Persian styles of architecture.[5]

    History

    According to some sources the mosque was built by

    Syed Nurbakhsh
    .

    Conservation

    The Government of Pakistan has listed the Chaqchan Mosque as a Pakistan Heritage Site. The mosque is now currently in use after extensive conservation works.

    Architecture

    Architecturally, the mosque displays a blend of

    Tibetan, Mughal and Persian styles,[8][9] and consists of a two-story cubic complex: Semi-basement, ground floor with a turret atop. The perimetral walls of the cubic structure are composed of wooden slabs stacked to form a frame with its void spaces daubed with clay or mud that is in fact this technology is similar to the Roman opus craticum technique. This method of construction is one of the oldest known for making a weatherproof structures and it is also suitable for harsh winter conditions.[10][11]

    • The mosque's interior with extensive woodwork
      The mosque's interior with extensive woodwork
    • View over the valley from the mosque
      View over the valley from the mosque
    • Chaqchan Mosque's Arches
      Chaqchan Mosque's Arches
    • The mosque's exterior
      The mosque's exterior
    • Chaqchan Mosque around 1st decade of 19 century
      Chaqchan Mosque around 1st decade of 19 century
    • The mosque's decorated mihrab
      The mosque's decorated mihrab
    • Portion of the decorated ceiling
      Portion of the decorated ceiling
    • Almost all surfaces of the mosque's interior, including its ceiling, are decorated
      Almost all surfaces of the mosque's interior, including its ceiling, are decorated
    • Interior decorations make use of vibrant colours
      Interior decorations make use of vibrant colours

    See also

    References

    1. ISBN 9781570034954
      .
    2. ^ "Chaqchan Mosque (Ghanche)".
    3. ^ History of baltistan ,Hassan nurbakshi
    4. ISBN 9788120815964
      .
    5. ^ Jajja, Sumiera (2001). Khaplu — off the beaten path. Dawn News.
    6. ^ History and Culture of Baltistan,Hassan Hasrat
    7. ^ Afridi, Banat Gul (1988). baltistan in history.
    8. ^ Khan, Omar Mukhtar (10 May 2018). "With a historic fort and Unesco-protected mosque, Shigar is an ideal short escape in Gilgit-Baltistan". DAWN.COM.
    9. ^ Jajja, Sumaira (27 July 2014). "Khaplu — off the beaten path". DAWN.COM.
    10. ^ Two Oldest Mosques of Sub-continent
    11. ^ Ghanche is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan

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