Soltani Mosque
Also known as: Soltani Mosque
mosque in Semnan, Iranian national heritage site
Key facts
- Built
- 1827
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Overview
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The Soltani Mosque is a historic mosque in the city of Semnan, the capital of Semnan Province in Iran. It is also known as the Imam Mosque and the Shah Mosque. Built in the Qajar architectural style, it is noted for its stone carving and tile work. The mosque stands in the central district of the city, in the Nasar area. It is inscribed on the Iran National Heritage List and is administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
History
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According to the record, the mosque was built in 1827, during the Qajar period. It was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 20 June 1936.
From Wikipedia
The Imam Mosque of Semnan (Persian: مسجد شاه (سمنان), romanized: Masji-e Shah), also known as the Soltani Mosque, is a mosque located in the city of Semnan, Semnan province, Iran.
Commenced in 1612 CE and completed in 1324 AH (1906/1907 CE), during the Qajar era, the mosque is a magnificent example of architecture, stone carving, and tile work in Iran, with a majesty and splendour that places it among the world's greatest buildings. The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 20 June 1936, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
Source: Wikipedia, article “Imam Mosque, Semnan”; quoted unchanged under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Read more on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sources
Wikipedia (ar): https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85_(%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86)
Wikipedia (en): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Mosque,_Semnan
Wikipedia (fa): https://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF_%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85_(%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86)
Wikipedia (fr): https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosqu%C3%A9e_de_l%27Imam_(Semnan)