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Sheikh Ibrahim Mosque
The Sheikh Ibrahim Mosque () is a historical mosque, located on Asaf Zeynalli Street, in the Old City (Baku), Old City of Baku, in Azerbaijan. Completed in the 15th century, the mosque was designated as an important immovable historical and cultural monument in Azerbaijan by the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on August 2, 2001, with the number 132. During the Soviet occupation, worship in the mosque was halted. Currently, the building of the mosque houses a madrasa, where educational activities are conducted, located near the Juma Mosque (Baku), Jumu'ah Mosque. History The Sheikh Ibrahim Mosque was built in in the current Asaf Zeynalli Street in the Old City. The inscription on the mosque indicates that it was commissioned by Hаji Amirshаh ibn Yаgub and was constructed during the reign of Shirvanshah I Ibrahim. The mosque is named after Ibrahim I of Shirvan, Sultan Sheikh Ibrahim, as mentioned in the inscription. The inscription, tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old City (Baku)
Old City or Inner City () is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3,000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower (Baku), Maiden Tower, became the first location in Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. History The Old City, including its Maiden Tower (Baku), Maiden Tower, is widely accepted to date at least to the 12th century, with some researchers contending that construction dates as far back as the 7th century. The question has not been completely settled. During this medieval period of Baku, such monuments as the Muhammad Mosque, Synyg Gala Minaret (11th century), the Baku Fortress Wall, fortress walls and towers (11th–12th centuries), the Maiden Tower (Baku), Maiden Tower, the Multani Caravanserai and Hajji Gayyib b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
