Jameh Mosque of Qazvin
| Jameh Mosque of Qazvin | |
|---|---|
Qazvin Province | |
| Location | |
| Location | Qazvin, Iran |
| Municipality | Qazvin County |
  Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 36°15′39″N 50°00′06″E / 36.26083°N 50.00167°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 9th century |
Jameh Mosque of Qazvin (
Specifications
The oldest part of the mosque is said to have been constructed by the orders of
Seljuk era, and is locked to the public. It houses some examples of relief calligraphy from medieval times. Renovations have also been carried out on many sections of the mosque.[2]
The foundation of the mosque is laid on a
Zoroastrian fire temple.[2]
In spite of the devastating Mongol invasion, the mosque still stands today. Parts of the mosque have been turned into a public library.
The mosque also contains a
Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization
.
Part of the complex caught fire on 28 January 2013. Half of the complex was burnt and destroyed by the fire.
Gallery
References
- ISBN 978-3-319-69977-6.
- ^ a b c Team, IranRoute Technical. "Jameh Mosque of Qazvin - IranRoute". www.iranroute.com. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
See also
- Architecture of Iran
- History of Persian domes
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