Jameh Mosque of Babol
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| Jāmeh Mosque of Babol | |
|---|---|
مسجد جامع بابل | |
 The mosque at night in 2020 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Babol, Babol County, Mazandaran Province |
| Country | Iran |
  Location of the mosque in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 36°32′35″N 52°40′47″E / 36.54306°N 52.67972°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Founder | Maziyar Ebne Qaran |
| Completed | |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | One (maybe more) |
| Minaret(s) | One |
| Inscriptions | One (since stolen) |
| Materials | Bricks; mortar; stained glass; tiles |
| Official name | Jāmeh Mosque of Babol |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 2 October 2001 |
| Reference no. | 4175 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Jāmeh Mosque of Babol (Persian: مسجد جامع بابل, romanized: Masjid-e Jame Babol; Arabic: جامع بابل) is a Shi'ite Friday mosque (Jāmeh), located in Babol, in the province of Mazandaran, Iran.[1][2][3]
The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 2 October 2001, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
Its primary structure dates from 160 AH (776/777 CE), and was reconstructed during the Safavid era; and renovated during the Qajar era. The mosque has two portals, one to the east and the other to the west. Each give way to an eight-sided vestibule. The main nocturnal area has large and small domes, in addition to columns. There is an ancient altar in the western area, and two other newly constructed altars of tile work can be noted to the south. In the porch are verses inscribed from the works of the great poet of the times, Fath Ali Khan Saba, the poet laureate, written in 1227 AH (1811/1813CE).[2]
Above the western doorway were holy verses inscribed on tiles, together with 1230 AH (1814/1815CE). The Fars News Agency reported on 23 October 2022 that this historic inscription plaque was stolen; and, according to CCTV cameras, the theft was attributed to "rioters" (a term used by the Iranian government to describe protesters).[4]
Gallery
The minaret in 2020
Inscription on the front door in 2020, prior to its theft
