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Marand Jameh Mosque
Address:
Shahid Rajayi street, Marand, East Azerbaijan, Iran
About: Marand Jameh Mosque
Jameh mosque of Marand with history of 920 years is one of the buildings belonging to eighth century. Sanctuary of this mosque was built in 731 AH equal to 1331 AD by order of Sultan Abu Sa’id Bahadur Khan Ilkhanate and with hands of a plasterer and a Tabrizi craftsman. This erection has been recorded as national monuments with number 239 in 15th of day, 1310 (1931).
Sanctuary of chief mosque of Marand (the highest and the healthiest historic sanctuary in Azerbaijan) is significant in terms of construction and plastered circular columns, Kufic inscriptions, its map and meter.
Chief mosque of Marand by having two sanctuaries is unique in Islamic architecture.
General Specifications
Name
Jameh Mosque of Marand
Age
Ilkhanid dynasty
Restoration
1364 (740 solar calendar)
Builder
Sultan Abu Sa'id Bahadur Khan
Special features
Its mihrab is the tallest and themost intact historical mihrab of Azerbaijan.
Suggestions
Important parts to visit
Ilkhanid era mihrab
Special Offer
If it was closed, look for the mosque's servant.
Access route
Address
Shahid Rajayi street, Marand, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Parking
WC
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
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Marand Jameh Mosque
