Iran (IMNA) - Visits to the Jameh Mosque in Isfahan's rebuilt sections, which were damaged by Iraqi bombs in the 1980s, were a highlight of the tour.
The Masjed-e Jamé in Isfahan's old district is an impressive example of the evolution of mosque building since 841 AD.It is the first building of its kind still standing in Iran and served as a model for later mosque construction in Central Asia.
The complex has an area of more than 20,000 m2 and has adopted the four-courtyard design of Sassanid palaces. Its double-shelled ribbed domes are an example of innovative architecture that motivated builders in the area.
The site also has amazing ornamental elements that show how Islamic art has changed over the course of more than a thousand years.
The mosque received significant renovations in the first half of the 12th century, transforming it into the well-known structure it is today. The four-iwan design, which has been imitated in mosques all over the world, is the most noteworthy. Early in the 1300s, other alterations such as the two-layered arcade and the construction of several new prayer halls took place.
In an effort to make their imprint on history, kings have continuously improved the mosque over the course of time. The mosque has evolved to meet the demands of the ruler and the requirements of the people, making it one of the world's largest and most elaborate mosques.
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