East Azarbaijan Old Mosques

Ahar Jame' Mosque, Ahar
The said mosque dates back to the Saljuqi and Atabakan periods and is an excellent and interesting piece of architecture. In the inscriptions here the date (1052 A.H.) can be noted.

Ark Mosque, Tabriz
This great edifice is the remnants of the mosque built in the years 716-724 A.H., by the Minister of Soltan Mohammad Khodabandeh and Abu Sa'eed Bahador Khan. In those times it was tile-worked with marble columns and inscriptions. Later on it came down to ruins. In the year 1320 A.H. (1941 AD), its courtyard was turned into a public park known as Baq-e-Melli or national garden. To which a few buildings such as official buildings and a hall have been added. But these in recent years have been demolished and the courtyard is now used as a place for Friday prayers in the city of Tabriz.

Asnaq (Sangi) Mosque, Sarab
This mosque is located in the village of Asnaq. It has stone pillars and beautiful inscription. This mosque is one of the relics of the 8th century A.H.

Jamal Abad (Sangi) Mosque, Sarab
The mosque of Jamal Abad village has fine, majestic pillars reaching to a height of 536 cm. adorned with decorative designs. The ceiling of this mosque is made of wood. The wood works seen here can be related to the Teimoorid and Safavid periods.

Kabood (Gooy) Mosque



This structure is the remnants of the Turkamans in the year 870 A.H. The mosque was destroyed by the earthquake in the year 1192 A.H. and only the gateway remained as an excellent piece of architecture. The building of the mosque became under interest in 1310 A.H. and in 1318-1319 Shamsi (1939-1940) and after the Islamic Revolution, its northern facade was reconstructed.

Marand Jame' Mosque, Marand
Most probably originally this mosque was a fire-temple in Sassanid era. Due to upheavals this fire-temple was converted into a church. After the victory of the Muslims, the same was changed into a mosque in the 3rd century A.H. This mosque has oriental and spectacular architecture.

Mehr Abad Mosque, Bonab
This mosque is from the Safavid era and has excellent oriental architectural display with numerous pillars.

Molla Rostam Mosque, Maragheh
This mosque has fine and suitable areas for nocturnal prayers both in summer and winter. From the architectural point of view including artistic measures it is extremely interesting. This structure is one of the very first to be erected during the reign of Shah Tahmasb end of 10th century A.H.

Sarab Jame' Mosque, Sarab
This mosque is one without minarets is a relic of the 9th century A.H., and has three altars, one of which is most beautiful with spectacular tile works.

Tabriz Jame' Mosque (Jomeh Mosque), Tabriz
It is one of the historical mosques of the area. Throughout the ages this mosque has flourished and today is the seat of theology and place for religious ceremonies.

Tark (Sangi) Mosque, Mianeh
In Tark Village there is an old mosque with external facade adorned with sculptured stones.

Tasooj Jame' Mosque, Shabestar
It is one of the ancient religious relics. This mosque has 24 pillars and 35 brick arches. On its entrance there is a stone on which an inscription with 'Tholth' script has been written which belongs to 10th century A.H. of Safavid era.

Other Old Mosques, East Azarbaijan
Besides the above there are numerous other mosques in the area, such as Hajat mosques in Tabriz, Ajabshir Jame Mosque in Ajabshir, Ainaly Mosque in Tabriz, Mianeh Jame Mosque in Mianeh, etc.

 



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