Imamzadeh Ismail and Shayah Mosque
| Imamzadeh Ismail and Shayah Mosque | |
|---|---|
امامزاده اسماعیل و مسجد شیعه | |
An overview of the religious complex, viewed from its sahn | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia (Twelver) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Imamzadeh, mausoleum, and mosque |
| Location | |
| Location | Esfahan, Isfahan province |
| Country | Iran |
Location of the religious complex in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°39′47″N 51°41′09″E / 32.663186°N 51.685767°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | Two |
| Minaret(s) | One (mosque; ruined) |
| Minaret height | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Shrine(s) | Two: Ismail; Isaiah (purportedly) |
| Materials | Bricks; tiles; timber; gold; steel; plaster |
The imamzadeh dome | |
| Official name | Imamzadeh Ismail and Shayah Mosque |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 6 January 1932 |
| Reference no. | 112 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Imamzadeh Ismail and Shayah Mosque (Persian: امامزاده اسماعیل و مسجد شیعه; Arabic: مسجد إشعياء ومرقد إسماعيل) is a Twelver Shi'ite imamzadeh, mausoleum, and mosque complex, located in Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran, which dates from both the Seljuk and Safavid periods. The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 6 January 1932, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
The original structure was a pre-Islamic building that was converted into a mosque during the Rashidun conquest of Persia. During the Seljuk period, the mosque became known as Shayah Mosque. After the Safavids had taken over Persia, they added a sahn to the structure, and built the imamzadeh.