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Shah Mosque, 15th-century mosque in Mashhad, Iran.

The Shah Mosque features a central dome measuring 17.4 meters in height, accompanied by two separate minarets and surfaces decorated with dark-green tiles.

Construction of the mosque started during the Timurid dynasty in 1451 on the site of Amir Ghiyath al-Din's mausoleum and underwent renovations during Safavid rule.

The structure serves as both a mosque and mausoleum within the Imam Reza Shrine complex, making it an essential destination for Shia Muslim pilgrims.

The mosque contains a small directional niche indicating the qibla, while the front portico now functions as an administrative office building.

The outer dome displays turquoise tiles inscribed with Allahus-Samad text, covering an inner dome that houses a crypt attributed to Amir Ghiyath al-Din Malik Shah.

Location: Mashhad County

Official opening: 1451

Architectural style: Timurid architecture, Safavid architecture

Made from material: brick, mortar

Part of: Imam Reza Shrine

GPS coordinates: 36.28806,59.61111

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19

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