Agha Bozorg Mosque
Appearance
Āghā Bozorg Mosque | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Province | Isfahān Province |
Location | |
Location | Kāshān,Iran |
Municipality | Kāshān County |
Geographic coordinates | 33°58′42.5″N51°26′42.5″E/ 33.978472°N 51.445139°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Style | Islamic architecture |
Completed | 18th century |
Agha Bozorg Mosque(Persian:مسجد آقا بزرگMasjed-e Āghā Bozorg) is a historicalmosqueinKashan,Iran. The mosque was built in the late 18th century by master-mi'marUstad Haj Sa'ban-ali. The mosque andtheological school(madrasah) is located in the center of the city.
Specifications
[edit]The mosque has been described as "the finest Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best of the mid-19th century".[1]It is noted for its symmetrical design.[2]
Gallery
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A View of Front door
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Another view of courtyard.
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The symmetry in design is a trademark of Islamic architects.
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Main mosque building.
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Detail of an iwan.
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Ceiling.
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The mosque at sunset.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Burke, Andrew (2010).Iran.Lonely Planet. p. 228.ISBN978-1-74220-349-2.
- ^Burke, Andrew; Maxwell, Virginia; Shearer, Iain (2012).Lonely Planet Iran.Lonely Planet. p. 366.ISBN978-1-74321-320-9.
External links
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