Jameh Mosque of Ferdows
| Jāmeh Mosque of Ferdows | |
|---|---|
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مسجد جامع فردوس | |
| Basic information | |
| Location |
 Ferdows, Iran |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°0′25″N 58°9′33″E / 34.00694°N 58.15917°ECoordinates: 34°0′25″N 58°9′33″E / 34.00694°N 58.15917°E |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam formerly Sunni |
| Province | South Khorasan Province |
| Municipality | Ferdows County |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Completed | 7th century |
The Jāmeh Mosque of Ferdows (Persian: مسجد جامع تون \ فردوس – Masjid-e-Jāmeh Toon/Ferdows) is the grand, congregational mosque (Jāmeh) of Ferdows, South Khorasan Province, Iran. The mosque is located towards the southwest of city, in the center of the ancient city of Toon.
History
It is mostly believed that this mosque was built during Seljuk dynasty, in the 11th century,[1] but some researchers believe that it was constructed in the 7th century.[2]
See also
Media related to Masjed-e Jomeh, Ferdows at Wikimedia Commons
- List of Mosques in Iran
References
- ↑ خبرگزاری میراث فرهنگی (in Persian). Retrieved 13 February 2010.
- ↑ "Arts of Islam". Retrieved 13 February 2010.
External links
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