Jameh Mosque of Isfahan (Masjed Jameh or Grand Mosque of Isfahan) is a historical tourist attraction in Isfahan that quenches the thirst of those interested in visiting historical monuments. Jameh Mosque is a pre-Islamic historical complex that Over time, during the various post-Islamic regimes, parts have been added to this collection or even parts have been covered with new works.
The original construction of the Isfahan Grand Mosque dates back to the second century AH. This mosque was built in 156 AH / 777 AD. In 226 AH / 846 AD, by the order of Caliph Mutasim Abbasi, the former mosque was destroyed and a columned building was built with a wooden roof, of which part of the columns and walls still remain. But the most important changes in the mosque took place during the Seljuk period; The architects of this period distanced themselves from the pattern of the “Arab Mosque” and by building four porches on the north, south, east and west sides, created a new style which became known as the “Iranian Mosque”.
In 515 AH, this mosque was set on fire by the Ismailis, which was rebuilt in later periods. In the following centuries and in the Ilkhans, Mozaffari, Timurid, Safavid and Qajar periods, this mosque has undergone significant changes.
The location of Jameh Mosque is next to Imam Ali Square on Hatef Street. Isfahan Grand Bazaar is located between Jameh Mosque and Naghshe Jahan Square and connects the two.
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