Omar Efendi mosque, 19th century mosque in Shaki, Azerbaijan
The Omar Efendi Mosque features a rectangular structure with brick cornices, decorative patterns between windows, and a 14-meter minaret displaying detailed brickwork.
After its initial construction in the 19th century, the building served as a warehouse during Russian control before returning to religious activities after 1950.
The mosque includes separate prayer areas for men and women within its 105-square-meter space, reflecting traditional Islamic worship practices.
The religious monument stands at coordinates 41.200452 latitude and 47.187641 longitude, with fourteen windows providing natural light to the main prayer hall.
Local materials such as gravel and burnt bricks form the foundation, while wooden flooring and steel sheet roofing complete the structural elements.
Location: Shaki
Architectural style: Arran Architectural School
GPS coordinates: 41.20045,47.18764
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:41
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