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Akbarieh Mosque, Lahijan This mosque is located in the locality of Gabeneh, and is claimed to be the remains of a mosque dating back to the 4th century A.H. During the Safavid and Qajar periods it was reconstructed. According to an inscription dating 1239 A.H., a new mosque was built in its place and this was known as Akbarieh. The present construction is composed of two sections. The ablution segment, the nocturnal area and the porch form the older section; whereas, the three lengthy interconnecting chambers form the new section. Amir Bandeh Jame' Mosque, Kalachay, Roodsar The same is a rectangular structure with a porch on the west side. The columns of the mosque have geometrical patterns with spiral designs around it. This mosque probably dates back to the Safavid period. Espeyeh Mosque (Sefid Mosque), Talesh This mosque is situated near the Dinachal Village and amongst its remains are the signs of plaster work and an inscription in the Kufic script revealing its long history. The Espeyeh Mosque is the oldest in Gilan and due to the passage of time is now in a state of ruin. It is composed of four vestibules and a square porch. The said resembles a Zoroastrian fire-temple that existed before the advent of Islam. There is a possibility that the current structure has been constructed in place of the ancient one. Jore Jame' Mosque, Rasht The same is one of the reputed constructions of the province, built in the year 1206 A.H. located in Lasht Nesha, and registered by the Cultural Heritage Organization. Its inscription dates back to 1318 A.H. is on the portal and nocturnal area. Around these epigraphs are tiles adorned with verses from the Holy Qoran in the Tholth script. It is a double storied construction with fretwork. Lahijan Jame' Mosque, Lahijan This Jame' Mosque and its neighboring monuments, the Chahar Shah, Golshan bath and the bazaar form a cultural and historical aggregate. The mosque was reconstructed by the ruler of the times, Ali Akbar Khan, according to the Qajar mode of architecture in the year 1331 A.H. Thus, effects of the Teimoorid and Safavid eras have almost disappeared from sight. Safi Mosque, Rasht As a construction of the Safavid period, it is one of the beautiful religious buildings in Rasht. It is so called after Mohammad Mirza, known as Safi Mirza, the eldest son of Shah Abbas. Shah Abbas named the same Shaheedieh as it was the site of the murder of young and innocent princes. The Safi Mosque has beautiful plaster and mosaic work. Not only is it important from the historical, cultural and artistic aspects, but also from the point of tourism view. |
