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Other Old Churches, East Azarbayjan PDF Print E-mail
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There are other churches too in the vicinity beside the above mentioned. Some of which are Shoqat and Protestan Churches in Tabriz, Mojoombar Church in Kandi Mojoombar Village of Tabriz and Sahraqeh Church in Marand.
 
Saint Stepanous Church, Jolfa PDF Print E-mail
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This church was erected between the periods of the 4th and 6th century AH. and is one of the important historical and religious structures of the city of Orumieh in the province of Azarbayjan. This church is located in the famous Darreh or valley of 'Sham', 16 km. from Jolfa.
 
Holy Serkis Church, Tabriz PDF Print E-mail
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This church was constructed by 'Petrossian' in the Banvan neighborhood of Tabriz in the year 1821 AD.
 
Holy Mariam Chruch, Tabriz PDF Print E-mail
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 It is one of the oldest and largest churches of Tabriz, where religious ceremonies of the Armenian sect take place. A few tombstones of famous personalities can be noted here.
 
Other Old Mosques, East Azarbayjan PDF Print E-mail
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Besides the above there are numerous other mosques in the area, such as hajat mosques in Tabriz, Ajabshir Jame Mosque in Ajabshir, Ainaly Mosque in Tabriz, Mianeh Jame Mosque in Mianeh, etc.
 
Tasooj Jame' Mosque, Shabestar PDF Print E-mail
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 It is one of the ancient religious relics. This mosque has 24 pillars and 35 brick arches. On its entrance there is a stone on which an inscription with 'Tholth' script has been written which belongs to 10th century AH. of Safavid era.
 
Tark (Sangi) Mosque, Mianeh PDF Print E-mail
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 In Tark Village there is an old mosque with external facade adorned with sculptured stones.
 
Tabriz Jame' Mosque (Jomeh Mosque), Tabriz PDF Print E-mail
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It is one of the historical mosques of the area. Throughout the ages this mosque has flourished and today is the seat of theology and place for religious ceremonies.
 
Sarab Jame' Mosque, Sarab PDF Print E-mail
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 This mosque is one without minarets is a relic of the 9th century AH, and has three altars, one of which is most beautiful with spectacular tile works.
 
Molla Rostam Mosque, Maraqeh PDF Print E-mail
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This mosque has fine and suitable areas for nocturnal prayers both in summer and winter. From the architectural point of view including artistic measures it is extremely interesting. This structure is one of the very first to be erected during the reign of Shah Tahmasb end of 10th century AH.
 
Mehr Abad Mosque, Bonab PDF Print E-mail
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This mosque is from the Safavid era and has excellent oriental architectural display with numerous pillars
 
Marand Jame' Mosque, Marand PDF Print E-mail
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Most probably originally this mosque was a fire-temple in Sassanian era. Due to upheavals this fire-temple was converted into a church. After the victory of the muslims, the same was changed into a mosque in the 3rd century AH. This mosque has oriental and spectacular architecture.
 
Kabood (Goey) Mosque, Tabriz PDF Print E-mail
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This structure is the remnants of the Turkamans in the year 870 AH. The mosque was destroyed by the earthquake in the year 1192 AH. and only the gateway remained as an excellent piece of architecture. The building of the mosque became under interest in 1310 AH. and in 1318-1319 Shamsi (1939-1940) and after the Islamic Revolution, its northern facade was reconstructed.
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Jamal Abad (Sangi) Mosque, Sarab PDF Print E-mail
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The mosque of Jamal Abad village has fine, majestic pillars reaching to a height of 536 cm. adorned with decorative designs. The ceiling of this mosque is made of wood. The wood works seen here can be related to the Teimoorid and Safavid periods.
 
Asnaq (Sangi) Mosque, Sarab PDF Print E-mail
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This mosque is located in the village of Asnaq. It has stone pillars and beautiful inscription. This mosque is one of the relics of the 8th century AH.
 
Ark Mosque, Tabriz PDF Print E-mail
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 This great edifice is the remnants of the mosque built in the years 716-724 AH., by the Minister of Soltan Mohammad Khodabandeh and Abu Sa'eid Bahador Khan. In those times it was tile-worked with marble columns and inscriptions. Later on it came down to ruins.
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Ahar Jame' Mosque, Ahar PDF Print E-mail
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The said mosque, dates back to the Saljuqi and Atabakan periods and is an excellent and interesting piece of architecture. In the inscriptions here the date (1052 AH) can be noted.