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Alnabi Mosque, Qazvin The same is a remnant of the Safavid period, but was renovated during the Qajar era. The courtyard is rectangular with a large pool in the center. To each of the four sides of the structure of the mosque is an elevated porch and two lateral or side chambers, flanked by nocturnal areas. The northern and southern nocturnal areas, each have four fake arches, and the eastern and western ones, each of nine fake arches. The porches are adorned with enameled tiles, and each porch displays an inscription on azure tiles in the Naskh script. Above the northern porch is a lofty minaret, and a short, elevate square porch adjoins the southern one. Here its cornices are of stone and its other areas are white washed. The altar of the southern wall and its shortened cornices are of marble. These have been adorned with multi colored enameled tiles. The colossal dome of this is interiorly white washed, whilst its exterior reveals tile work. Aminiha Mosque, Qazvin The said structure is located at the western end of the Qajar Avenue. It comprises of 16 interconnected structures, constructed by a merchant called, Haj Mohammad Reza Amini in the year 1275 A.H. The public mourning area or Hosseinieh consists of three parallel halls running in an east to west direction with beautiful wooden sash windows that are interlinked with each other. The southern halls boast of 9 latticed worked sash windows with colored panes. Its ceiling is adorned with painting and mirror works. The center hall has rounded alcoves adorned with mirror and plasterwork that are outstandingly beautiful. This hall is connected to the northern and southern halls by two sets of five doors. On the semi-circular segment over the doors leading to the northern porch fine emblems in connection with the twelve months (of the year) can be noted. The ceiling of this hall is adorned with plaster and mirror, in addition to paintings on wood. The section under the halls comprises of sectors such as the cellar, basement, store room, and kitchen which have access to the northern and southern courtyard. The north facing wall of the southern courtyard is of stone with innumerable embossments. Heidarieh Mosque, Qazvin The same is located in the Panbeh Rees locality of Qazvin, and in the Bollaqe Gorge. Hamdollah Mostowfi and Imam Rafaie have named the same structure as Jame' Asshab. Alike the Kabir Jame' Mosque the above mentioned is adorned with intricate plasterwork. These works of art most probably are the artistic efforts of the same craftsmen. This mosque held its own during the Safavid era but later declined. In the Qajar period, the porch opposite the nocturnal area and its surrounding chambers were a further addition. These were made of brick with gypsum adjoining them. The altar of the mosque is one of the magnificent ones of the Saljuqi era. Within the altar repetitions of sacred verses in gypsum on a blue background can be noted. The Kufic inscriptions also worked with gypsum are accounted as masterpieces in caligraphy. Around the altar are six epigraphs in the Naskh and Kufic scripts. Regarding other adornments in the structure, we can refer to eight fake arches in the corners of the same structure. Kabir Jame' Mosque, Qazvin The said mosque is a remnant of the Saljuqi and Safavid periods and is located in the Shohada Avenue of Qazvin. The mosque has a large rectangular courtyard with a huge pool in the center. The said vicinity of the mosque is more than 4,000 sq. m. On the four sides of the structure are elevated porches. Flanking the northern porch are two beautiful minarets. On each side of the porches are two lengthy porticos. The structures are made of brick, and the most ancient segment of the mosque is a small domed structure leading to the corridor of the eastern entrance of the mosque. The said structure is constructed of large sun-baked bricks and clay. This is known as the Harooni arch or the ancient and short structure. The same was constructed in the year 192 A.H, under the orders of Haroon-Ol Rashid. The other section of the mosque's structure from the historical aspect is its double cover brick dome, relevant to the Saljuqi era, and its nocturnal areas. This is considered a masterpiece from the architectural point of view in the 6th century A.H.(between the years 500-509 A.H.), known as the Khomar Tashi area where there are five epigraphs. This personality, i.e., Amir Khomar Tash was responsible for the addition of two other nocturnal areas to the structure, today these are reputedly known as the fire place. The porch and elevated platform in front of the domed Saljuqi nocturnal area was built in the year 1069 A.H. in the Safavid period. In the corridor of this porch, there are two gigantic columns on which marble tablets are affixed. There is a strong possibility that the western and northern porches including its two minarets are related to the Safavid era. The northern porch and its minarets have repeatedly undergone repairs. Panjeh Ali Mosque, Qazvin The same is a relic of the Safavid era and is located in the Peyqambarieh Avenue of Qazvin. Within the mosque is a covered area with an arched ceiling constructed of brick. The cornices on the surrounding walls and ten columns in the center are of marble. The cornices in the higher sections are to the width of half a meter; these have been worked with tiles. In the center of the second arch is an altar adorned with sacred names. The altar has been adorned further with vaulted and plasterwork revealing a colored effect. There is a polished marble slab affixed to the center of the altar. This slab displays the impression of an immense palm, known as Panjeh Ali (A.S.). The other sections of the mosque are white washed. Salehiyeh School and Mosque, Qazvin The same is located in the Mowlavi Avenue of Qazvin. In the southern section of the structure are sash windows overlooking the courtyard of the school. The structure of the mosque is of brick and its ceiling is covered by brick arches, painted white. The school is a two storied structure with chambers for the utilization of the novices. On the upper section of the entrance are adornments of tile work. Poetical verses in the beautiful Nasta'liq script, lemon in color on an azure background come to sight on the entrance. The said mosque and schools are relics of the first half of the13th century A.H. Sanjideh Mosque, Qazvin This ancient and small mosque is located on the Rey-Qazvin locality. The ceiling of the same is conical and extremely elevated. Within the mosque is of tile worked epigraph denoting hymn or prayers pertaining to Imam Ali (P.B.U.H.). In the center of the courtyard is a diamond shaped pool. Sardar School and Mosque, Qazvin The above mentioned structure is located in Tabriz Avenue, and is a remnant of the Qajar era, dating back to the year 1231 A.H. This cubical shaped structure is of two storeys. The cornices of which are made of stone, though the structure itself has been constructed of brick. Thence adorned with colored tiles. Epigraphs in the Nasa'liq script display the poetical verses of the late Mohtasham-e-Kashani. These inscriptions surround the courtyard of the school. The chambers are located in the eastern and western sectors of the school. The upper floor is similar to the floor beneath. The only difference being that there are four narrow chambers which form the lateral or side rooms. To the south of the school courtyard is a vast terrace which connects to a mosque, with a ceiling resting on three brick arches. The conical dome is on the central arch. The entrance of the structure is to the center of the northern front. This leads to a large vestibule which from the two sides adjoins the nocturnal area. The entrance of the school is adorned with colored tile work, in addition to poetical verses in the Nasta'liq script that have been carved in a spectacular manner on marble. Sheikhol Islam (Masoudieh) School and Mosque, Qazvin The same is situated in the Shohada Avenue of Qazvin. It was constructed under the orders of one of the Turkaman chieftains named as, Amir Aqasi. This structure was renovated in the year 1321 A.H. and was converted into a mosque and school. The structure of the latter is made of brick. Its entrance door is to the western sector, besides which is another entrance leading to a small courtyard of the school. The large entrance of the school displays an arched ceiling. Its courtyard is square in shape with chambers surrounding it. These are utilized as residential areas or tutorial vicinities by the novices of the clergy. Other Old Mosques, Qazvin Other ancient mosques in the province are the Bibi Amineh Khatoon Mosque, a relic of the Safavid era; the Zobaideh and Haleemeh Khatoon Mosque; the Sookhteh Chenar Mosque and the Mohammadieh Mosque, a relic of the 13th century A.H. |
