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Semnan County, Iran

Soltani Mosque

Semnan County, Iran

Soltani Mosque
Photo: Arosha-photo (Reza Sobhani) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Soltani Mosque, located in Semnan, Iran, is a masterwork of Qajar-era architecture begun in 1612 and completed in 1906–1907. Constructed of brick, tile, and plaster, the mosque exemplifies the architectural sophistication of its period through its stone carving and tilework. Recognized as a magnificent example of Iranian architectural heritage, it was inscribed on the Iran National Heritage List in 1936 and stands among the world's finest buildings of its kind.

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

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