Jameh Mosque of Ferdows

The Jāmeh Mosque of Ferdows (Persian: مسجد جامع تون/فردوسMasjid-e-Jāmeh Toon/Ferdows) is the grand, congregational mosque (Jāmeh) of Ferdows, South Khorasan Province, Iran. The mosque is located towards the southwest of city, in the center of the ancient city of Toon.

Jāmeh Mosque of Ferdows
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
ProvinceSouth Khorasan Province
Location
LocationIran Ferdows, Iran
MunicipalityFerdows County
Jameh Mosque of Ferdows is located in Iran
Jameh Mosque of Ferdows
Shown within Iran
Geographic coordinates34°0′25″N 58°9′33″E
Architecture
TypeMosque
Completed7th century

History

It is mostly believed that this mosque was built during Seljuk dynasty, in the 11th century,[1] but some researchers believe that it was constructed in the 7th century.[2]

See also

References

  1. خبرگزاری میراث فرهنگی‌ (in Persian). Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
  2. "Arts of Islam". Retrieved 13 February 2010.


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