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Tafresh County, Iran

Jameh Mosque of Shesh Nav

Tafresh County, Iran

Jameh Mosque of Shesh Nav
Photo: MohammadAsadi4545 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Jameh Mosque of Shesh Nav, located in Tafresh County, Iran, is a mosque blending Seljuk and Qajar architectural traditions. Rising to a height of 15 meters, the structure demonstrates the layered historical development typical of Iran's major religious buildings, with interventions and ornamental additions spanning centuries. Constructed primarily of brick with decorative tile and plaster work, the mosque showcases the material vocabulary characteristic of Persian Islamic architecture. Recognized as part of Iran's National Heritage, the building represents an important example of how Seljuk foundational designs were adapted and elaborated during the later Qajar period.

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Type
mosque, cultural property
Materials
tile, plaster, brick
Heritage
Iranian National Heritage
Height
15 m
Place
Tafresh County, Iran

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