Jameh Mosque of Nishapur

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Jameh Mosque of Nishapur, Religious complex in Nishapur, Iran.

The Jameh Mosque of Nishapur exhibits Timurid architecture with a square courtyard design, tall porticos, and traditional brick and mortar construction techniques.

Pahlavan Ali Karkhi founded this mosque in 1493 during the Timurid dynasty, followed by renovations under Shah Abbas I with inscriptions dating to 1021 AH.

Stone tablets within the mosque display three official commands from Shah Abbas I concerning taxation and social welfare measures for local inhabitants.

The mosque stands at geographical coordinates 36°12′08″N and 58°47′47″E, accessible via the Tehran-Mashhad railroad connection to Nishapur city.

The prayer halls incorporate specialized stone pavements and dedicated sections for nocturnal worship, reflecting architectural innovations of medieval Persian design.

Location: Nishapur County

Official opening: 1493

Architectural style: Timurid architecture

Made from material: brick, mortar

GPS coordinates: 36.20200,58.79612

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03

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