Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan

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The Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan: A Timeless Testament to Islamic Architecture

The Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan, situated in the heart of the historic city of Isfahan, Iran, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Islamic architecture that spans over a millennium. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, this monumental structure offers a captivating glimpse into the evolution of mosque design across Central Asia.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Located in the historic centre of Isfahan, the Masjed-e Jāmé (‘Friday mosque’) can be seen as a stunning illustration of the evolution of mosque architecture over twelve centuries, starting in ad 841. It is the oldest preserved edifice of its type in Iran and a prototype for later mosque designs throughout Central Asia. The complex, covering more than 20,000 m², is also the first Islamic building that adapted the four-courtyard layout of Sassanid palaces to Islamic religious architecture. Its double-shelled ribbed domes represent an architectural innovation that inspired builders throughout the region. The site also features remarkable decorative details representative of stylistic developments over more than a thousand years of Islamic art.

Encyclopedia Record: Jameh Mosque of Isfahan

The Jāmeh Mosque of Isfahān or Jāme' Mosque of Isfahān, also known as the Atiq Mosque and the Friday Mosque of Isfahān, is an historic congregational mosque (Jāmeh), located in Isfahan, Iran. The mosque is the result of continual construction, reconstruction, additions and renovations on the site from c. 771 CE to the end of the 20th century. The Grand Bazaar of Isfahan can be found towards the southwest wing of the mosque. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012. It is one of the largest and most important monuments of Islamic architecture in Iran.

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