Blue Mosque, Tabriz
15th-century Qara Qoyunlu-era mosque in northwestern Iran / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Blue Mosque (Persian: مسجد کبود, romanized: Masjed-e Kabūd)[1] is a historic mosque in Tabriz, Iran. The construction for Blue Mosque, also known as Masjed-e Moẓaffariya, started during the rule of the Qarā Qoyunlu dynasty (1351-1469) and was completed in 1465 during the reign of the Āq Qoyunlu[2] The famous Blue Mosque is widely recognized as the last remaining example of Turkmen architectural and decorative styles in the city. The features of Blue Mosque prompted the scholars to explore the innovative features of Tabriz's ceramic tile craftsmanship—highlighting its distinctive "blue-and-white" patterns, lusterware, and gilded cobalt tiles, which for a considerable time were recognized as the sole known example of their kind.[3]
The Blue Mosque of Tabriz | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Shia Islam |
Province | East Azerbaijan Province |
Location | |
Location | Tabriz, Iran |
Municipality | Tabriz County |
Geographic coordinates | 38°04′24.91″N 46°18′03.88″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Completed | 1465 |
The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1780,[4] leaving only the iwan (entrance hall).[5] Reconstruction began in 1973 by Reza Memaran Benam under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture. However, it is still incomplete.