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12-JUN-2014 Jola Dziubinska

Amir Chakhmaq Mosque

Yazd / یزد‎ , Iran


The mosque and the square where it is located are named after Amir Jalaleddin Chakhmaq, a governor of Yazd during the Timurid dynasty (15th-16th century).
It is the largest structure in Iran, famous for its superb portal ornamented with stucco, and the traditional four-ivan structure on a courtyard. In the centre are two very tall minarets.
It is also known as the Jame' Nou Mosque. The mosque is a relic of the Safavid period, and was constructed by Amir Jalaleddin Chakhmaq Shami and his spouse Fatimeh Khatoon (Seti Bibi). Amir Chakhmaq was the governor of the time in Yazd, and one of the Teimoorids commanders, who was held in high esteem by the monarch Shahrokh. The mosque was completed in the 14th century.

Nowadays the Amir Chakhmaq Complex consists of the mosque, a caravanserai, a tekyeh, a public bath, a cold water well, and a confectionery. There is a shopping complex on the groundfloor.

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William Barletta23-Jul-2014 15:48
Fabulous capture ~V~
MarcViskens05-Jul-2014 17:55
excellent shot Jola
very nice done
Petros Labrakos03-Jul-2014 21:49
excellent seen V!
The Ellisons30-Jun-2014 18:27
This is such a beautiful shot! VVV
PS: you must have been standing at almost exactly the same spot when I took this one:http://www.pbase.com/ellisonphotography/image/155651511, incredible!
LynnH27-Jun-2014 19:54
Great night shot! V
Helen Betts24-Jun-2014 17:22
Spectacular capture with that amazing color and light. V.
Alexander Kazakov24-Jun-2014 09:27
So beautiful! V
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