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The '''Abbas Mirza Mosque''' ({{langx|hy|Աբաս Միրզայի մզկիթ|Abas Mirzayi mzkit}}; {{langx|fa|مسجد عباس میرزا}}) was a nineteenth-century ] ] ] ], that was located in what is modern-day ], ]. Built in {{circa|1817}} in ], the mosque was destroyed by ] in 1988.{{fact|date=January 2025}}
'''Abbas Mirza Mosque''' ({{lang-hy|Աբաս Միրզայի մզկիթ|translit=Abas Mirzayi mzkit'}}, {{lang-fa|مسجد عباس میرزا}}) was a nineteenth-century ] mosque in ], ]. ] the eighteenth century, the castle was built by the mosque in Yerevan. This mosque was built at the beginning of the nineteenth century, during the reign of the last khan (governor) of the ], ]. It was named Abbas Mirza Jami, after the ] crown prince ], the son of ]. The façade of mosque was covered in green and blue glass, reflecting Persian architectural styles.{{cn|date=January 2021}} After the ] by the Russians, the mosque was used as an arsenal.<ref>{{in lang|ru}} Chopin, Historical monuments of the Armenian oblast ''(Исторический памятник Армянской области)'', p. 867</ref><ref>{{in lang|hy}} Gevont Alishan, Ayrarat ''(Այրարատ)'', p. 311</ref><ref>Harry F.B. Lynch, Armenia, travels and studies, Volume 1, Longman, green and co., 1901, Harvard University, p. 283</ref><ref>{{in lang|hy}} Yervand Shahaziz, The Old Yerevan ''(Հին Երևանը)'', pp. 34-35, 182, էջ 34—35, 182</ref><ref>{{in lang|hy}} Adam Adamyants, Topography of Yerevan ''(Տեղագրութիւն Երեւանի)'', Yerevan, 1889, pp. 38-39</ref>
The mosque was turned into barracks after it was conquered by Russian troops.


Prior to the mosque's construction, a 17th-century mosque existed on the same site.
⚫ During the Soviet era the mosque, along with Christian buildings, was derelict and currently only the frame of the mosque has been preserved.<ref></ref><ref> in the official Website of the Government of Armenia</ref>

== History ==
=== First mosque ===
The '''Shah Abbas Mosque''', also known as '''Sardar Mosque''',{{efn|Derived from the ].}} was a 17th-century mosque built in Erivan, during the rule of the Iranian ] king (Shah) ] (the Great). The ] in ], was built at the same time.

Along with the ], a ] mosque, the Shia Shah Abbas Mosque was one of the two major mosques built inside the walls of the ]. The demise of this mosque is not known.

=== Second mosque ===
Between 1807 and 1817, the mosque was rebuilt during the reign of the last khan (governor) of the ], ]. It was named Abbas Mirza Jami, after the ] crown prince ], the son of ]. Abbas Mizra was aged approximately 20 years at the time of the mosque's construction, believed to be {{circa|1810}}. The mosque was also built within the Erivan Fortress grounds.

The ] of mosque was covered in green and blue glass,<ref name=Lynch/> reflecting Persian architectural styles.

After the ] by the Russians and their victory in the ], the mosque was used as an arsenal,<ref>{{cite book |last=Chopin |first=Jean-Marie |title=Исторический памятник состояния Армянской области в эпоху ея присоединения к Российской Империи |trans-title=Historical monuments of the Armenian oblast |lang=ru |year=1852 |publisher=Императорская Академия Наук |page=867 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uzIpAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA1-PA867 |author-link=Jean-Marie Chopin}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |lang=hy |author=Alishan, Gevont |trans-title=Ayrarat |title=Այրարատ |page=311 }}</ref><ref name=Lynch>{{cite book |author=Lynch, Harry F. B. |author-link=H. F. B. Lynch |url=https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/51492/pg51492-images.html |title=Armenia: Travels and Studies |volume=I: The Russian Provinces |date=1901 |publisher=Longman, Green, and Co. |location=London |page=283 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |lang=hy |author=Shahaziz, Yervand |trans-title=The Old Yerevan |title=Հին Երևանը |pages=34-35, 182 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |lang=hy |author=Adamyants, Adam |trans-title=Topography of Yerevan |title=Տեղագրութիւն Երեւանի |location=Yerevan |year=1889 |pages=38-39 }}</ref> and barracks. ] described what he saw of the former mosque in his 1901 book:<ref name=Lynch/>
{{blockquote|''From this kiosque we may make our way to the adjoining mosque of the fortress, which is now no longer frequented by the faithful. It stands a little east of the old palace; the interior beneath the spacious dome is decorated with much skill by means of little bricks of many colours. The great court is already ruinous. An old henna-stained attendant informed us that it was erected in the reign of Fath Ali Shah and that it was known as the Abbas Mirza Jami. Walls and palace and mosque are, I conclude, already doomed.''|], 1901.}}

⚫ During the ] era, the mosque, along with Christian buildings, was derelict. The only preserved item of the former mosque is the frame of the building.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/minlang/report/PeriodicalReports/ArmeniaPR2_en.pdf |work=European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) |title=Report for Armenia |date= |access-date= |page= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gov.am/u_files/file/kron/8b%20%20Report%20Final.pdf |title=Final Report on historical and architectural, cultural and religious buildings in the territory of the Republic of Armenia |work= |publisher=] |date= |access-date= |lang=hy }}</ref>


== Gallery == == Gallery ==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150"> <gallery>
File:Khan's Mosque in Erivan.jpg|The mosque in 1899 Khan's Mosque in Erivan.jpg|The mosque in 1899
File:Mosquée d'Erevan (Germain Bapst).jpg|The mosque in late 19th century Mosquée d'Erevan (Germain Bapst).jpg|The mosque in late 19th century
File:No-nb bldsa 6d069.jpg|Remains of mosque in 1925 No-nb bldsa 6d069.jpg|Remains of mosque in 1925
</gallery> </gallery>


==See also== ==See also==
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== Notes ==
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== References == == References ==
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== External links ==
{{commons category|Abbas Mirza Mosque}} {{commons category-inline|Abbas Mirza Mosque}}
* {{cite journal |author=Amanat, Abbas |title='Russian Intrusion into the Guarded Domain': Reflections of a Qajar Statesman on European Expansion |journal=Journal of the American Oriental Society |volume=113 |number=1 |year=1993 |pages=35–56 |url=https://doi.org/10.2307/604195 |doi=10.2307/604195 |publisher=] |access-date=28 December 2024 |via=] }}

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Destroyed mosque in Armenia

Abbas Mirza Mosque
  • Armenian: Աբաս Միրզայի մզկիթ
  • Persian: مسجد عباس میرزا
Illustration of the former mosque, in 1917
Religion
AffiliationTwelver Shia Islam (former)
Ecclesiastical or organizational status
StatusAbandoned; and destroyed
Location
LocationYerevan
CountryArmenia
Abbas Mirza Mosque, Yerevan is located in ArmeniaAbbas Mirza Mosque, YerevanLocation of the destroyed mosque in modern-day Armenia
Geographic coordinates40°10′19″N 44°30′13″E / 40.171806°N 44.503611°E / 40.171806; 44.503611
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Style
Completed
  • 17th century (1st mosque)
  • c. 1817 (2nd mosque)
Destroyed1988

The Abbas Mirza Mosque (Armenian: Աբաս Միրզայի մզկիթ, romanized: Abas Mirzayi mzkit; Persian: مسجد عباس میرزا) was a nineteenth-century Twelver Shia Islam mosque, that was located in what is modern-day Yerevan, Armenia. Built in c. 1817 in Qajar Iran, the mosque was destroyed by communists in 1988.

Prior to the mosque's construction, a 17th-century mosque existed on the same site.

History

First mosque

The Shah Abbas Mosque, also known as Sardar Mosque, was a 17th-century mosque built in Erivan, during the rule of the Iranian Safavid king (Shah) Abbas I (the Great). The Shah Abbas Mosque in Ganja, was built at the same time.

Along with the Rajab-Pasha Mosque, a Sunni mosque, the Shia Shah Abbas Mosque was one of the two major mosques built inside the walls of the Erivan Fortress. The demise of this mosque is not known.

Second mosque

Between 1807 and 1817, the mosque was rebuilt during the reign of the last khan (governor) of the Erivan Khanate, Huseyn Khan. It was named Abbas Mirza Jami, after the Qajar crown prince Abbas Mirza, the son of Fat′h-Ali Shah. Abbas Mizra was aged approximately 20 years at the time of the mosque's construction, believed to be c. 1810. The mosque was also built within the Erivan Fortress grounds.

The façade of mosque was covered in green and blue glass, reflecting Persian architectural styles.

After the Capture of Erivan by the Russians and their victory in the Russo-Persian War, the mosque was used as an arsenal, and barracks. H. F. B. Lynch described what he saw of the former mosque in his 1901 book:

From this kiosque we may make our way to the adjoining mosque of the fortress, which is now no longer frequented by the faithful. It stands a little east of the old palace; the interior beneath the spacious dome is decorated with much skill by means of little bricks of many colours. The great court is already ruinous. An old henna-stained attendant informed us that it was erected in the reign of Fath Ali Shah and that it was known as the Abbas Mirza Jami. Walls and palace and mosque are, I conclude, already doomed.

— H. F. B. Lynch, 1901.

During the Soviet era, the mosque, along with Christian buildings, was derelict. The only preserved item of the former mosque is the frame of the building.

Gallery

  • The mosque in 1899 The mosque in 1899
  • The mosque in late 19th century The mosque in late 19th century
  • Remains of mosque in 1925 Remains of mosque in 1925

See also

Notes

  1. Derived from the Palace of Sardar.

References

  1. ^ Lynch, Harry F. B. (1901). Armenia: Travels and Studies. Vol. I: The Russian Provinces. London: Longman, Green, and Co. p. 283.
  2. Chopin, Jean-Marie (1852). Исторический памятник состояния Армянской области в эпоху ея присоединения к Российской Империи [Historical monuments of the Armenian oblast] (in Russian). Императорская Академия Наук. p. 867.
  3. Alishan, Gevont. Այրարատ [Ayrarat] (in Armenian). p. 311.
  4. Shahaziz, Yervand. Հին Երևանը [The Old Yerevan] (in Armenian). pp. 34–35, 182.
  5. Adamyants, Adam (1889). Տեղագրութիւն Երեւանի [Topography of Yerevan] (in Armenian). Yerevan. pp. 38–39.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  6. "Report for Armenia" (PDF). European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML).
  7. "Final Report on historical and architectural, cultural and religious buildings in the territory of the Republic of Armenia" (PDF) (in Armenian). Government of Armenia.

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