Rig Mosque (Yazd)

Yazd County, Iran

No longer standing

Demolished or destroyed.

The Rig Mosque in Yazd, Iran, represents a layered architectural palimpsest spanning three major Islamic dynasties. Built and embellished over centuries, it exhibits the hallmarks of Timurid, Safavid, and Qajar architecture, each period leaving its imprint through successive renovations and decorative campaigns. The structure employs traditional Persian materials—brick, tile, plaster, and marble—creating surfaces of characteristic Islamic ornamentation. Recognized as an Iranian national heritage site, the mosque stands as a testament to Yazd's enduring religious and cultural significance in central Iran.