Jameh Mosque of Gorgan

The Jameh Mosque of Gorgan features a central courtyard with four porches and bedchambers, creating a symmetrical design with a spherical minaret decorated in Kufic inscriptions.

First constructed in 1018, the mosque underwent multiple expansions and renovations through different periods, including the Seljuk, Timurid, Safavid, and Afsharid dynasties until 1944.

The mosque's architectural elements display a progression of Iranian Islamic design through centuries, incorporating various regional styles and construction techniques.

Located near the Nalbandan Bazaar, the mosque remains an active religious center built with traditional materials like brick, mortar, and decorative tiles.

The mosque's altar faces east, indicating its initial construction for Sunni Muslim worship, which differs from many other Iranian mosques.

Location: Gorgan County

Official opening: 1018

Architectural style: Seljuk architecture, Timurid architecture, Safavid architecture, Afsharid architecture

Made from material: brick, mortar, tile

GPS coordinates: 36.84222,54.43056

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03