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Other Old Mosques, Zanjan

Saturday, 05 January 2008 19:09 administrator
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Khanum mosque in Zanjan and Sajas Jame' mosque in Khoda Bandeh.
 

Zanjan Jame' (Seyed) Mosque, Zanjan

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 The Jame' Mosque and school of Zanjan is situated in the old part of the city. The said construction was erected by Abdollah Mirza Dara, or the eleventh offspring of Fathali Shah Qajar in the year (1242 AH.). This historical site is of great value where planning and architectural feats are concerned.
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Qorveh Jame' Mosque, Abhar

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 This mosque is located in the village of Qorveh in Abhar, and was erected during the Saljuqi era (5th century AH.). 
 

Qalayer Historical Mosque, Zanjan

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 This mosque is situated in the village of Qalayer of Zanjan and consists of a mosque and a Khaneqah. The mosque is a small square structure with inscriptions on all sides. The altar of which is constructed of stone and has the sacred names (of the Imams) engraved on it. Other ancient mosque of the province is Sajas in the township of Sajas, 12 km north west of the township of Khoda Bandeh.
 

Mirzaei Mosque, Zanjan

Saturday, 05 January 2008 19:03 administrator
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 The said mosque is located in the 'Lower' bazaar area and has been most probably constructed in the late Safavid era to early Qajar period. This mosque is divided into two parts named as being the ancient beauty for nocturnal prayers and the 'new' mosque. Two dates can be noted on the southern portico and another date on the gateway being 1301 AH. and 1382 AH. respectively.
 
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