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Semnan County, Iran

Minaret of Jameh Mosque of Semnan

Semnan County, Iran

Minaret of Jameh Mosque of Semnan
Photo: Arosha-photo (Reza Sobhani) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Minaret of Jameh Mosque of Semnan in Semnan County, Iran, is a vertical tower that exemplifies the layered architectural heritage of the region, combining Seljuk and Safavid traditions. Constructed of brick and tile, the minaret reflects the decorative and structural vocabularies of two distinct periods of Islamic architecture in Iran. As a designated Iranian National Heritage site, it represents an important example of Iranian religious architecture and the evolution of minaret design across medieval and early modern Islamic dynasties.

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Type
minaret, cultural property
Materials
tile, brick
Heritage
Iranian National Heritage
Place
Semnan County, Iran

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