Jameh Mosque of Khansar
| Jāmeh Mosque of Khansar | |
|---|---|
مسجد جامع خوانسار | |
 The mosque sahn in 2017 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Khansar, Isfahan province |
| Country | Iran |
  Location of the mosque in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°12′58″N 50°19′16″E / 33.21615°N 50.32121°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Safavid |
| Completed | 12th century CE |
| Minaret(s) | One |
| Official name | Jāmeh Mosque of Khansar |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 1 November 1975 |
| Reference no. | 1121 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Jāmeh Mosque of Khansar (Persian: مسجد جامع خوانسار; Arabic: جامع خوانسار) is a Shi'ite Friday mosque (jāmeh), located near the entrance of the city of Khansar,[a] adjacent to the old cemetery, in the province of Isfahan, Iran.[1][2][3]
The mosque was completed during the 12th-century and was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 1 November 1975, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
Overview
[edit]The structure is one of the unique mosques in Iran. It has no dome and has a single minaret. Masjid Jameh, as the mosque is known in Persian, is located in the southeast of Khansar. It features exceptional plasterwork and fretwork and was built during the Safavid era. The mosque’s very unique and serene architecture adds to its historical appeal. The ceiling of the mosque is constructed using wood posts.[4]
See also
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Notes
[edit]- ^ Sometimes spelled as Khvansar.
References
[edit]- ^ "Encyclopaedia of the Iranian Architectural History". Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. May 19, 2011. Archived from the original on April 6, 2015.
- ^ "Traditional Architecture of Khansar in Central Iran". Tasnim News Agency. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ مسجد جامع خوانسار. seeiran.ir (in Persian). Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ Askarieh, Fatemeh (June 21, 2022). "Iran Tourism: A Guide to the City of Khansar: Jameh Mosque". IFP News. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
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