Jameh Mosque of Tehran, Congregational mosque in District 12, Tehran, Iran.
The Jameh Mosque is a congregational mosque in Tehran's old city with seven underground prayer halls called shabestans. These halls are built with traditional brick, mortar, and decorative tiles and offer separate spaces for different prayer needs.
The mosque was founded in the 11th century and underwent several expansions during the Safavid and Qajar periods. Notable renovations took place in 1662, 1788, and 1926.
The mosque holds a significant library with ancient manuscripts and one of the earliest Qurans printed in Iran. This collection shows how the place has served as a center for knowledge and religious learning across many generations.
The mosque is located within the old city bazaar and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should know that some prayer halls are underground and appropriate clothing is needed when visiting.
The Chehelsotoon prayer hall has 36 columns even though its name suggests forty. Additionally, ancient windcatchers naturally cool the Ayatollah Shahabadi section.
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