This mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Iran, is still in use, and is protected by the Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization.
The first construction of the Jameh Mosque in Isfahan province dates back to the 8th century AD, but the entire complex has been built in stages.
One of the oldest mosques in Iran, with magnificent stuccowork in the niches, fine brickwork around the gardens, and a secluded basement that is thought to have been used as a fire temple before the mosque was built here. , are just a few of the notable ones. Features of this mosque.
This mosque does not have iwans or domes like other famous mosques in Isfahan and Yazd. A 28 m high octagonal minaret was added to the mosque around 700 years ago.
Standing in the center of the garden, you will notice that you are surrounded by 14 pillars, each decorated with a unique and intricate brickwork pattern. You may also be interested in alabaster masonry, which reflects sunlight throughout the basement.
One of the most elaborate works of art inside the mosque is the wooden parquet pulpit (Persian: membar). The carpenter put the wooden parts together like puzzle pieces. The pulpit is decorated with organic geometric patterns. According to the wooden inscription on the left side of the pulpit, it was made about 700 years ago.
There is an underground waterway running under the mosque. There is a staircase leading to the mosque and the aqueduct, as well as a room above the pool. People once used this water to cleanse themselves before praying.
The basement was used as a prayer room during the hot summers and cold winters. The temperature in the basement is always moderate and does not vary by more than 10-15 degrees. The basement was never actually built. Since it was dug into the ground, no materials were used in its construction.
Source: Arasbaran.org
