Haci Bani Mosque

Haci Bani Mosque (Azerbaijani: Hacı Bani məscidi-Hacı Bani məscidi) is one of the mosques of Azerbaijan, was built in the 16th century. It is located in Old City, Baku.

Haci Bani Mosque
Hacı Bani məscidi
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationBaku
CountryAzerbaijan

History and facts

The mosque is a part of Shirvan Shah complex. According to an Arabic inscription the mosque was built by Haji Bani in the XVI century. The large multi-tiered mihrab is located opposite the entrance. The mosque has a dome.[1]

The mosque was reconstructed early in the 20th century. During reconstruction a prayer room for women and lobby were added. Interior and exterior concepts were built in national traditional architectural style. Specifically , the domes are a cone-like shape that is the typical Absheron dome.[1]

According to the decree of the Cabinet of Azerbaijan, Haci Bani Mosque is a historical monument of national importance.[2]

See also

References
  1. Fatullaev-Figarov, Sh. S. (Shamilʹ Seifulla ogly). Architecture of Absheron. Baku. ISBN 9789952320206. OCLC 905969859.
  2. "132 - Azərbaycan Respublikası ərazisində dövlət mühafizəsinə götürülmüş daşınmaz tarix və mədəniyyət abidələrinin əhəmiyyət dərəcələrinə görə bölgüsünün təsdiq edilməsi haqqında". www.e-qanun.az. Retrieved 2019-07-23.

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