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Jame Atiq Mosque

Jame Atiq Mosque of Shiraz is one of the oldest mosques in Iran and it is located in the east of Shah of Chirag. It was first built in 875 during the reign of Saffarid ruler Amr bin al-Lais. Most of the present day building dates from the 17th century. The original structure used to have six portals (iwans), few shabestans but nearly all have fallen victims of the long history of this mosque. Famous 14th century traveler Ibne Battuta mentioned Jame Atiq in his writings.

 

View of the courtyard of the Jame Atiq Mosque
This is the main iwan of the mosque
It appears to be the mehrab of the mosque but there is a wooden door in the middle, hard to tell it's current function
Upper section of the main iwan with two minarets at the top
Decorative details of the mehrab (probably, it is) because it resembles to many other mosques of Iran
This stone relief shows verses from Koran, was placed inside a wall
Decorative details on one of the internal walls of the mosque
A closer look at one of the painting created by putting the Persian tiles together

 

A rectangular kiosk in the middle of courtyard is known as Kuhda Khane (House of God, Mosque. The Khuda Khane was commissioned by Mahmud Shah in 1351. The main function of this building was to house the Korans. The core, which measures about five and a half by seven meters, is enveloped by two-meter wide loggias to the east, west and north.

This mosque had suffered many earthquakes in the past and they are clearly visible in the building
Facade of Kuhda Khane
Khuda Khane or House of God sits in the courtyard of Atiq Mosque
The main purpose of this structure was to house the Korans
Looking back at the courtyard while standing in the middle of the arch which connects to the shrine of Shah Chirag