List of mosques in Nagorno-Karabakh

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The following is the list of mosques in Nagorno-Karabakh .

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List of mosques

NameImagesLocationYear/centuryGRemarks
Agdam Mosque Ukhtasar018.JPG Aghdam 1868—1870TSThe mosque was built by the architect Karbalayi Safikhan Karabakhi from 1868 to 1870, in the typical style for mosques in the Karabakh region, which included the division of stone columns on the two-story gallery and the use of domed ceilings. [1] During the Armenian occupation the mosque, the only building left standing in Aghdam, has been vandalized with graffiti and used as a stable for cattle and swine. [2] [3] [4]
Ashaghi Govhar Agha Mosque Ruins of the Govheraga Mosque, XVIII c..jpg Shusha 1875—1876TSThe mosque was built at the order of Govhar Agha. The construction of the mosque, according to the inscription-text of the Govhar Agha vakfname, was to be completed by 1865–1866. The name of the master Karbalayi Safikhan, the architect of Karabakh, is found on the mosque. [5] It has two minarets. During the period when the city was under the occupation of the Armenian forces the mosque was in a dilapidated state. After the liberation of the city by Azerbaijan, the restoration works of the mosque conducted by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation began. [6] It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque Shushi039.jpg Shusha1768—1885TSThe mosque was originally built by the order of the second Karabakh Khan Ibrahim Khalil-Khan and stands on the basis of the historical core of the city. [8] In 1883–1885, by the order of the daughter of Ibrahim Khan Govhar Agha, the mosque was completed by the Azerbaijani architect Karbalayi Safikhan Karabakhi. [8] It has two minarets. In the Soviet years, the mosque was included in the list of historical monuments protected by state and began to be used as a local history museum. After the occupation of Shusha by the Armenian forces in 1992, the mosque ceased to function and until the late 2010s was in dilapidated conditions. After the liberation of the city by Azerbaijan, the restoration works of the mosque conducted by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation began. [6] It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Reed MosqueShushamid 18th centuryThe mosque was built during the reign of Panah Ali Khan and was the first mosque in Panahabad (the first name of Shusha). Later, on the site of this mosque, the Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque was built. [9]
Chol Gala Mosque "Col Qala" bulagi v@ m@scidi (cropped).jpg Shusha18th centuryTSThe mosque is located on the former Kuibyshev Street in the Chol Gala quarter (mahalla). It belongs to the type of Shusha quarter mosques with a flat facade and an asymmetric entrance. During the period when the city was under occupation of the Armenian forces, the mosque was in a ruined state. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Chukhur Mahalla Mosque Cuxur m@h@ll@ m@scidi 2.jpg Shusha18th centuryTSThe mosque is located in the Chukhur Mahalla quarter. During the period when the city was under the occupation of the Armenian forces, the mosque was in a ruined state. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Guyulug Mosque Shusha18th centuryTSThe mosque is located in the quarter (mahalla) Guyulug. It belongs to the type of Shusha quarter mosques having an eyvan with wide arches of various shapes, which form an organic whole with the prayer hall. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Haji Yusifli Mosque Shusha18th centuryTSThe mosque is located on Gasim Ismayilov Street in the Haji Yusifli quarter (mahalla). It belongs to the type of Shusha quarter mosques with a single volume and a flat wooden ceiling. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Julfalar Mosque Shusha18th centuryTSThe mosque is located on Uzeyir Hajibeyov Street in the Julfalar quarter (mahalla). It belongs to the type of Shusha quarter mosques with a flat facade and an asymmetric entrance. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Khoja Marjanli Mosque Khoja Marjanli Mosque, Shusha.jpg Shusha18th centuryTSThe mosque is located on Sabir Street in the Khoja Marjanly quarter (mahalla). During the period when the city was under the occupation of the Armenian forces, the mosque was in a ruined state. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Hamam Gabaghy MosqueThe mosque was located in Hamam Gabaghy quarter. [10]
Haji Abbas Mosque18th centuryThe mosque belongs to the Haji Abbas complex, which consists of a mosque and a caravanserai. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Malibayli Mosque Malibeyli Mosque in 2023 after de-occupation of the village.jpg Shusha18th centuryTSLocated in Malibeyli village of Shusha. It had 2minarets. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was blown up and destroyed near the minaret of the mosque. [11] [12] [13]
Kocharli Mosque Kocharli mosque in Shusha.jpg Shusha19th centuryTSThe mosque is located in the Kocharli quarter (mahalla) on the former Sovetskaya Street. It refers to the palace complex of Bahman Mirza. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Mamayi Mosque Mamay m@scidi (2).jpg Shusha19th centuryTSThe mosque is located on G. Askarov Street in the Mamayi quarter (mahalla). It belongs to the type of Shusha quarter mosques with a flat facade and an asymmetric entrance. During the years of Soviet governance, the mosque was turned into the House of Poetry. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Mardinli Mosque Mardinli Mosque, Shusha.jpg Shusha19th centuryTSThe mosque is located in the Mardinli quarter (mahalla). During the period when the city was under the occupation of the Armenian forces, the mosque was in a ruined state. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Saatli Mosque Saatli m@scidi 2024-cu ild@.jpg Shusha1883TSThe mosque is located in the Saatli quarter (mahalla). It was built by the Azerbaijani architect Karbalayi Safikhan Karabakhi [14] on the site of an old mosque and madrasah, where the Azerbaijani poet and vizier of the Karabakh Khanate Molla Panah Vagif taught. It has one minaret. During the period when the city was under the occupation of the Armenian forces, the mosque was in a dilapidated state. After the liberation of the city by Azerbaijan, the restoration works of the mosque conducted by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation began. [6] It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Seyidli Mosque Seyidli Mosque, Shusha.jpg Shusha17th centuryTSThe mosque is located in the Seyidli quarter (mahalla) on the former Telman Street. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Taza Mahalla Mosque Mehmandarovlar saray kompleksind@ ail@ m@scinin @sas fasadi restavrasiyadan sonra.jpg Shusha19th centuryTSThe mosque is located in the Taza quarter (mahalla) on Samad-bey Mehmandarov Street. The mosque is part of the residential complex of the Mehmandarovs' house and served as family mosque of the owners of the estate. It is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Azerbaijan protected by state. [7]
Mosque of the two- storey caravanserai Mirsiyab oglu karvansarayinin plani.jpg 1880sThe mosque is located on the second floor of the Mashadi Shukur Mirsiyab ogly caravanserai. [15] [16] [17]
Imam Huseyn Mosque Z@ngilan m@scidi (cropped).jpg Zangilan XVII-XVIIIIt is estimated that Imam Huseyn Mosque was built in the XVII-XVIII centuries, [18] [19] during the Safavid Empire. It was looted and destroyed by the Armenian Armed Forces during the occupation of Zangilan in the First Karabakh War. During the occupation, the mosque was turned into a pigsty. [20]
Chalabilar Mosque Jabrayil 1678Chalabiler Mosque is located in Çələbilər village of Jabrayil district. [21] It was built by Muhammad ibn Haji Garaman Ahmed in 1678. [22] [23] A madrasa also functioned in the mosque. [24] Religious and secular sciences were taught here. [25] Molla Veli Vidadi, an Azerbaijani poet who lived in the 18th century, also taught in this madrasa. [26] [27]
Group
TS Twelver Shī‘ah group
S Sunni (different madhabs)
UUnknown group (or undetermineted)
Govhar Agha Mosque on the stamp of Azerbaijan Stamp of Azerbaijan 490.jpg
Govhar Agha Mosque on the stamp of Azerbaijan

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