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مسجد امام (سمنان)

شهرستان سمنان, IR

مسجد امام (سمنان)

The Imam Mosque of Semnan (Persian: مسجد امام (سمنان), romanized: Masji-e Emam; Arabic: مسجد الإمام (سمنان)), also known as the Imam Khomeini Mosque and the Soltani Mosque, is a mosque located in the city of Semnan, Semnan province, Iran. Commenced in 1612 CE and completed in 1324 AH (1906/1907 CE),

during the Qajar era, the mosque is a magnificent example of architecture, stone carving, and tile work in Iran, with a majesty and splendour that places it among the world's greatest buildings. The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 20 June 1936, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.

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