Haci Bani Mosque
Haji Bani Mosque (Azerbaijani: Hacı Bani məscidi-Hacı Bani məscidi, Persian: مسجد حاجی بنی) is one of the mosques of Azerbaijan, was built in the 16th century. It is located in Old City, Baku.
| Haji Bani Mosque | |
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Hacı Bani məscidi مسجد حاجی بنی | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Baku |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
  Shown within Baku, Azerbaijan  Haci Bani Mosque (Azerbaijan) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°22′1″N 49°50′1″E |
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 16th 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 the 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]
References
- Fatullaev-Figarov, Sh. S. (Shamilʹ Seifulla ogly). Architecture of Absheron. Baku. ISBN 9789952320206. OCLC 905969859.
- "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.
