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Isfahan County, Iran

Jameh Mosque of Bersian

Isfahan County, Iran

Jameh Mosque of Bersian
Photo: Ninara · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Jameh Mosque of Bersian is a Shi'ite Friday mosque located in the village of Barsian, approximately 42 kilometres east of Isfahan, Iran. Built in brick with plaster and mortar, the structure stands 18.3 metres high and is accompanied by a striking 34-metre minaret. The mosque exemplifies the layered architectural traditions of the region, combining Seljuk and Safavid stylistic elements. Designated as an Iranian National Heritage property on 3 March 1937, it remains an important cultural landmark administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.

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Type
mosque, cultural property
Materials
plaster, mortar, brick
Heritage
Iranian National Heritage
Height
18.3 m
Place
Isfahan County, Iran

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