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Jameh Mosque of Yazd

Coordinates: 31°54′5″N 54°22′7″E / 31.90139°N 54.36861°E / 31.90139; 54.36861
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Jāmeh Mosque of Yazd
مسجد جامع یزد
مسجد جامع یزد
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
Location
LocationYazd, Yazd Province, Iran
Geographic coordinates31°54′5″N 54°22′7″E / 31.90139°N 54.36861°E / 31.90139; 54.36861
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleAzeri
Completed14th century
Specifications
Dome(s)2
Minaret(s)2

The Jāmeh Mosque of Yazd (Template:Lang-fa – Masjid-e-Jāmeh Yazd) is the grand, congregational mosque (Jāmeh) of Yazd city, within the Yazd Province of Iran. The mosque is depicted on the obverse of the Iranian 200 rials banknote.[1]

History

The 12th-century mosque is still in use today. It was first built under Ala'oddoleh Garshasb of the Al-e Bouyeh dynasty. The mosque was largely rebuilt between 1324 and 1365, and is one of the outstanding 14th century buildings of Iran.

According to the historians, the mosque was constructed in the site of the Sassanid fire temple and Ala'oddoleh Garshasb commenced building the charming mosque. The previous mosque was constructed by order of Ala'oddoleh Kalanjar in 6th century A.H., however the main construction of the present building was done by order of "Seyyed Rokn Al-din Mohammad QAZI".[2]

Specifications

The mosque is a fine specimen of the Azari style of Persian architecture. The mosque is crowned by a pair of minarets, the highest in Iran, and the portal's facade is decorated from top to bottom in dazzling tile work, predominantly blue in colour. Within is a long arcaded courtyard where, behind a deep-set south-east iwan, is a sanctuary chamber (shabestan). This chamber, under a squat tiled dome, is exquisitely decorated with faience mosaic: its tall faience Mihrab, dated 1365, is one of the finest of its kind in existence.

The elegant patterns of brick work and the priceless inscription of mosaic tiles bearing angular kufic all create a sense of beauty. The main prayer niche, the one which is located below the dome, is decorated with elegant mosaic tiles. On the two star-shaped inlaid tiles, the name of the builder and the time of construction of the prayer niche sparkle beautifully. The two towering minarets dating back to the Safavid era measure 52 meters in height and 6 meters in diameter.

  • The 800-year-old Masjed-i Jamé mosque of Yazd has one of the tallest minarets among Persian mosques.
    The 800-year-old Masjed-i Jamé mosque of Yazd has one of the tallest minarets among Persian mosques.
  • The grand iwan of the mosque.
    The grand iwan of the mosque.
  • Mosque interior with rich tile- and brickworks.
    Mosque interior with rich tile- and brickworks.
  • Mihrab
    Mihrab
  • Ceiling artworks
    Ceiling artworks
  • Back entrance to the mosque
    Back entrance to the mosque
  • Jameh Mosque has the tallest portal of all mosques in Iran
    Jameh Mosque has the tallest portal of all mosques in Iran
  • Ceiling
    Ceiling
  • Detail
    Detail
  • Courtyard
    Courtyard
  • View of the entire mosque complex
    View of the entire mosque complex

See also

References

  1. ^ "200 Rials". Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Retrieved 24 March 2009.
  2. ^ Dehghan, Mohammad Hossein (2011). Yazd, A paradise in Kavir. Yazda Pblication.
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