Haji Piyada, Archaeological ruins in Balkh, Afghanistan.
The Haji Piyada mosque structure measures twenty meters on each side, featuring mud-brick walls divided into nine interior compartments with fallen domes.
Built in 794 under governor Fazl ibn Yahya during the Abbasid period, this mosque replaced a former Buddhist complex known as Now-Bahar.
The interior walls display intricate stucco decorations that combine Abbasid architectural patterns similar to those found in ancient Mesopotamian structures.
A metal protective roof installed before 2006 shields the remaining structure from rain and environmental damage throughout the seasons.
The structure maintains its position as Afghanistan's earliest standing Islamic building, with ongoing preservation efforts led by international archaeological teams.
GPS coordinates: 36.71611,66.90500
Latest update: March 29, 2025 11:48
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