Imam Mosque, Semnan

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Imam Mosque
Shah (Imam)-Soltani Mosque. Semnan 6.jpg
Religion
Affiliation Islam
Province Semnan Province
Location
Location Semnan, Iran
Architecture
Type Mosque
Completed Qajar dynasty

Imam Mosque is related to the Qajar dynasty and is located in Semnan Province, Semnan. [1] [2] [3]

Sources

  1. "Encyclopaedia of the Iranian Architectural History". Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. 19 May 2011. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015.
  2. "Imam Mosque (Semnan)". www.itto.org. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  3. "Imam Khomeini Mosque – Semnan". travital.com. Retrieved 31 July 2019.


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