Nine Dome Mosque
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Title
Nine Dome Mosque
Location
Bagerhat, Khulna, Bangladesh
Date
15th century
Style Period
Ulugh Khan
Cultural Context
Bangladeshi
Worktype
mosques
religious buildings
Subject
Architecture and City Planning
Description
The Nine Dome Mosque is located to the west of the takur dighi tank and built in the 15th century, it is close to Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb. Its western wall conventionally faces west towards Mecca, where the mihrab is inset on the western wall
terra cotta floral scrolls and flower motifs are the decorations seen around the mihrab. Circular towers are provided in the four corners. The walls of the mosque support a large central dome which has eight smaller domes around it. This structure was also affected by sulphates. It has been since substantially restored. Close to this mosque are the Zinda Pir Mosque and mazar (tomb), which are in ruins.
Rights
© Saif Haq
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ID
Haq0907
Source
Saif Haq
Collection
Citation
Nine Dome Mosque, 15th century, Bagerhat, Khulna, Bangladesh, TTU Arch Design Images. Image Source: Saif Haq. https://archimage.lib.ttu.edu/items/show/18832.
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