Jameh Mosque of Semnan
Also known as: مسجد جامع
mosque in Semnan, Iranian national heritage site
Key facts
- Foundation/Institution
- Abdullah b. Ömer
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Overview
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The Jameh Mosque of Semnan is a Shi'ite Friday mosque in the city of Semnan, the capital of Semnan Province in Iran. It stands in the bazaar district, at the Sheikh Alaoddowleh Bazaar. Many alterations over the centuries mean the building carries architectural traces from several periods, of which the Seljuq and Timurid are the most notable. Our records name Abdullah ibn Umar as its patron. The mosque, which is in the Seljuk style, and its minaret are inscribed on the Iran National Heritage List.
History
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The mosque is believed to have been built in the 5th century AH (11th century CE) on the ruins of a fire temple. In later periods the structure underwent many changes and additions, and the traces most clearly visible today are from the Seljuq and Timurid eras.
The Seljuk-style mosque and its minaret were added to the Iran National Heritage List on 6 January 1932. The site is administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
From Wikipedia
The Jāmeh Mosque of Semnan (Persian: مسجد جامع سمنان, romanized: Masjed-e Jameh-e Semnan; Arabic: جامع سمنان) is a Shi'ite Friday mosque (jāmeh), located in the city of Semnan, in the province of Semnan, Iran. It is believed that this mosque was built in the 5th century AH (11th century CE) on the ruins of a fire temple. Subsequently, there have been many changes and developments to the mosque structure, with traces of the Seljuq and Timurid eras most notable.
Both the Seljuk style mosque and its minaret were added to the Iran National Heritage List on 6 January 1932, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
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