Jameh Mosque of Khozan, Historical mosque in Khomeyni Shahr, Iran
The Jameh Mosque of Khozan is a mosque featuring four grand iwans with stone and brick walls that incorporate detailed muqarnas decorations throughout. The prayer hall behind the western iwan is supported by twenty stone columns and continues to serve worshippers during daily prayer times.
The building traces its origins to the Timurid period in the 15th century, but was reconstructed in its present form mainly during the Safavid era around 1697. This major rebuilding shaped the structure's character for the centuries that followed.
The mosque walls display artistic layers from different periods through their painted decorations. The north and south sides show Safavid-era work, while the east and west sides feature paintings from the Qajar period.
The mosque is accessible during regular prayer times since it functions as an active place of worship. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and observe the customs of the space out of respect for the religious site.
The prayer hall originally featured marble ceiling elements that allowed light to filter through, creating special illumination. These components were removed during modern structural renovations.
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