| The Blue Mosque of Tabriz | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | East Azerbaijan Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Tabriz, Iran |
| Municipality | Tabriz County |
  Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°04′24.91″N 46°18′03.88″E / 38.0735861°N 46.3010778°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1465 |
The Blue Mosque (Azerbaijani: گؤی مسجید, romanized: Göy Məscid, Persian: مسجد کبود, romanized: Masjed-e Kabūd)[1] is a historic mosque in Tabriz, Iran. The construction for Blue Mosque, also known as Masjed-e Moẓaffariya, started during the rule of the Qarā Qoyunlu dynasty (1351–1469) and was completed in 1465 during the reign of the Āq Qoyunlu[2] The famous Blue Mosque is widely recognized as the last remaining example of Turkmen architectural and decorative styles in the city. The features of Blue Mosque prompted the scholars to explore the innovative features of Tabriz's ceramic tile craftsmanship—highlighting its distinctive "blue-and-white" patterns, lusterware, and gilded cobalt tiles, which for a considerable time were recognized as the sole known example of their kind.[3]
The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1780,[4] leaving only the iwan (entrance hall).[5] Reconstruction began in 1973 by Reza Memaran Benam under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture. However, it is still incomplete.
- ^ Miller 2021.
- ^ Aube, 2020.
- ^ Aube, 2016.
- ^ Melville 1981, p. 170.
- ^ Berberian 2014, p. 224.