Jameh Mosque of Varamin
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Grand Mosque of Varamin مسجد جامع ورامین | |
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![]() Masjed-e Jomeh of Varamin, View from the room above the entrance, | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Province | Tehran Province |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | In use occasionally. |
Location | |
Location | Varamin, Tehran,![]() |
Geographic coordinates | 35°19′N 51°39′E / 35.32°N 51.65°ECoordinates: 35°19′N 51°39′E / 35.32°N 51.65°E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Ali Qazvini |
Completed | 1322 |
Specifications | |
Length | 66 meters |
Width | 43 meters |
Jāmeh Mosque of Varāmīn (Persian: مسجد جامع ورامین – Masjed-e-Jāme-e Varāmīn) Congregation mosque of Varamin, Friday mosque of Varamin or Grand mosque of Varamin is the grand, congregational mosque (Jāmeh) of Varamin city, within the Tehran Province of Iran. This mosque is one of the oldest buildings of Varamin city. Its construction began during the reign of’ Sultan Mohammad Khodabaneh and was completed during his son’s rule Sultan Abu Sa'eed. This building consists of a Shabestan, portico, large brick dome, the structure beside shabestan and ten small arches along with one large arch in the middle.[1][2]
Gallery
The following are photos of the Mosque that were taken by Robert Byron in 1934.
The exterior detail,interior of main Iwan.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.tourismiran.ir/map.php?cid=35&cid2=221&id=014BA582&lng=en
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2011-11-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)