Masjid-i Jami of Kashan
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Alternative Titles
Masjid-i Jami' of Kashan
Masjid-i Jomeh of Kashan
Masjid-e Jami of Kashan
Masjed-i Jami of Kashan
Masjed-e Jami of Kashan
Friday Mosque of Kashan
Masjid-i Maydan-i Sang
Mosque of the Old Maydan
Masjid-e Maidan-e Sang
Mosque of the Old Maidan
Date
1000-1099Description
"The Friday Mosque (also known as the mosque of the Old Maydan) was constructed in the 11th century during the period of Saljuq rule; the minaret is dated 1073–4 and the stucco mihrab may be contemporary."Round minaret with lozenge pattern in brickwork, 3 inscription bands together near bottom. Restored top has a band of glazed tile and a polygonal pavilion. exterior, view of minaret, 2003
Type of Work
MosqueSubject
Brickwork, Mosques, Minarets, Seljuq, Architecture, Islamic --Iran, Religious architecture, Jamis, Minarets
Rights
Rights Statement
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Item is Part of
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