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Agha Bozorg Mosque

Agha Bozorg Mosque

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Agha Bozorg Mosque (Persian: مسجد آقا بزرگ Masjed-e Āghā Bozorg) is a historical mosque in Kashan, Iran. The mosque was built in the late 18th century by master-mi'mar Ustad Haj Sa'ban-ali. The mosque and theological school (madrasah) is located in the center of the city.

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The mosque has been described as "the finest Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best of the mid-19th century".[1] Noted for its symmetrical design,[2]

  • A View of Front door
  • Another view of courtyard.
  • The symmetry in design is a trademark of Islamic architects.
  • Main mosque building.
  • Detail of an iwan.
  • Ceiling.
  • The mosque at sunset.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Burke, Andrew (2010). Iran. Lonely Planet. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-74220-349-2.
  2. [2]
    Burke, Andrew; Maxwell, Virginia; Shearer, Iain (2012). Lonely Planet Iran. Lonely Planet. p. 366. ISBN 978-1-74321-320-9.
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