Historical Hakim Mosque in Isfahan,Iran 4K
The Hakim Mosque, also known as the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, is a magnificent architectural gem located in Isfahan, Iran. Dating back to the 17th century, it showcases a harmonious blend of Islamic, Seljuk, and Safavid architectural styles. The mosque is adorned with intricate tilework, calligraphy, and exquisite mosaics, both on its exterior facade and within its interior. With its grand entrance, spacious courtyard, and elegant prayer hall, the Hakim Mosque offers visitors a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural and historical heritage of Isfahan.
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Plenty of extraordinary mosques were made or completed during Safavid dynasty and without
a doubt each of these mosques, just like a museum, exhibit tile works, stucco arts and
Quranic inscriptions.
Hakeem Mosque is one of them with four iwans.
Each iwan is unique in decorations and tile works and the corridors have their own charming
ornaments.
This mosque was constructed upon the order of Shah Abbas II's physician, Hakeem Muhammad
Dawud.
It is considered as a kind of mosque without minarets and domes.
It has three main entrances.
The eastern entrance with two podiums on both sides are decorated with tile works, inscriptions
with Persian poetry, muqarnas and delicate arches.
The western entrance is simple and it is decorated with ornamental stuccoes.
Finally, the northern entrance with a variety of tile and brick works and two podiums in
both sides has a small iwan with beautiful designs above the entrance.
Shab-e-San is an underground space in traditional mosques.
Hakeem Mosque has four Shab-e-Sans and Mihrabs, each the main Shab-e-San is located behind
the south iwan.
Another Shab-e-San known as Zem-e-Sani is located on the west side of the mosque and
has two sections for men and women.
There is a small pool on the north-east of the mosque and it is surrounded by chambers.
Other features of this mosque are two sandals, one on the north-west corner of the mosque
and the other on the north-west iwan.
The calligraphy works of this mosque are related to Muhammad Reza Emami in 17th century.
Hakeem Mosque was registered as National Heritage in 1934.