Jāmeh Mosque of Nā'īn | |
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مسجد جامع نایین |
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Basic information | |
Location | Nā'īn, Iran |
Affiliation | Shia Islam |
Province | Isfahān Province |
Municipality | Nā'īn County |
Architectural description | |
Architectural type | Mosque |
Completed | 9th century |
The Jāmeh Mosque of Nā'īn (Persian: مسجد جامع نایین – Masjid-e-Jāmeh Nā'īn) is the grand, congregational mosque (Jāmeh) of Nā'īn city, within Isfahān Province of Iran. Although the mosque is one of the oldest in Iran, it is still in use and is protected by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization.
The mosque is one of the oldest in Iran, dating back to the 9th century. The interiors however are Seljuki in brick craftsmenship, and therefore allude to the 11th century.
Like the Tarikhaneh of Damghan and the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, this mosque is "Khorasani" in its architectural style (sabk).
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