Walk With Me: Inside The Jameh Mosque Of Isfahan | Iran’s 1,000-Year-Old Hidden Gem

Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, or Isfahan Mosque (Persian: مسجد جامع اصفهان - Masjid-e-Jāmeh Isfahan), is a mosque of the Jāmeh order in the city of Isfahān, Isfahān Province, Iran. This mosque is the result of continuous construction, reconstruction, additions, and renovations from approximately 771 to the end of the 20th century, and is considered a museum of Iranian architectural development over 1300 years. The Grand Bazaar of Isfahan is located in the southwest wing of the mosque. The mosque has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2012.

Built during the Umayyad dynasty, there are rumors in Isfahan that one of the pillars of this mosque was built by a caliph from Damascus. Before becoming a mosque, it was believed to have been a Zoroastrian temple.
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