Jameh Mosque of Semnan

Jāmeh Mosque of Semnan
مسجد جامع سمنان
The mosque in 2019
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusFriday mosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationSemnan, Semnan Province
CountryIran
Location of the mosque in Iran
Geographic coordinates35°33′39″N 53°23′57″E / 35.56083°N 53.39917°E / 35.56083; 53.39917
Architecture
Architect(s)Khajeh Abu Saeid (dome)
TypeMosque architecture
Style
Completed
  • 7th century CE (original)
  • c.1030s CE (mosque)
  • 1280s CE (SE shabestan)
  • 1425 CE (NE shabestan)
  • 1555 CE (renovation)
  • 1695 CE (renovation)
  • 19th century CE (renovation)
  • 1957 CE (renovation)
Specifications
Dome(s)One (maybe more)
Minaret(s)One
Minaret height28.5 m (94 ft)
MaterialsBricks; plaster; tiles
Official name
  • Jāmeh Mosque of Semnan
  • Jāmeh Mosque of Semnan Minaret
TypeBuilt
Designated6 January 1932
Reference no.163 and 162
Conservation organizationCultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

The Jāmeh Mosque of Semnan (Persian: مسجد جامع سمنان, romanized: Masjid-e Jameh-e Semnan; Arabic: جامع سمنان) is a Shi'ite Friday mosque (jāmeh), located in the city of Semnan, in the province of Semnan, Iran. It is believed that this mosque was built in the 5th century AH (11th century CE) on the ruins of a fire temple. Subsequently, there have been many changes and developments to the mosque structure, with traces of the Seljuq and Timurid eras most notable.

Both the Seljuk style mosque and its minaret were added to the Iran National Heritage List on 6 January 1932, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.