Wooden Mosque
Mosque in Nishapur, Khorasan, Iran
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The Wooden Mosque (Persian: مسجد چوبی) is a mosque situated in the village of Choubin, south-east of the city of Nishapur, Iran. This mosque is built completely of wood.[1][2][3]
| Wooden Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد چوبی | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Razavi Khorasan |
| Open to the public | |
| Status | Tourist attraction |
| Location | |
| Location | Choubin, Nishapur, Khorasan, Iran |
| Municipality | Nishapur |
| Country | Iran |
| Coordinates | 36°06′33″N 58°52′18″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Creator | Hamid Mojtahedi |
| Completed | 2000 |
| Specifications | |
Minaret height | 12 metres (39 ft) |
| Materials | Wood |
Features
Its construction, completed in two years, utilized 40 tons of wood.[2]