The Saatli Mosque (Azerbaijani: Saatlı Məscidi) is a mosque located in Shusha, Azerbaijan.
| Saatli Mosque | |
|---|---|
Azerbaijani: Saatlı Məscidi | |
 The mosque façade in 2023, after restoration | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Shusha |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
  Location of the mosque in Azerbaijan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 39°45′46″N 46°45′04″E / 39.76278°N 46.75107°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Karbalayi Safikhan Karabakhi |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Completed | 1883 |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 2 (one destroyed) |
| Materials | Stone; brick |
Shusha was under control of Armenian forces from the capture of Shusha on May 8, 1992, until the city's recapture by Azerbaijan on 8 November 2020.[1][2][3]
History
The Saatli Mosque was built in 1883 in the Saatli neighbourhood of Shusha.[4] It was designed by prominent Azerbaijani architect Karbalayi Safikhan Karabakhi, and follow the design of earlier mosques of Shusha, including the Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque, Ashaghi Govhar Agha Mosque and the Agdam Mosque in Aghdam. The Saatli Mosque is considered one of the final masterpieces of Karabakhi, built with two minarets.[5] The mosque has a three-naved prayer hall and brick minaret with especially patterned decoration specific to architecture of Karabakh.[4][6]
Gallery
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The mosque during Armenian control of the city -
The exterior, in 2018, prior to restoration -
The interior, in 2023, following restoration
See also
References
- ^ "Plants Genetic Resources in Central Asia and Caucasus". Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- ^ "Shusha State Historical & Architectural Reserve". Archived from the original on October 4, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ "Şuşa qalalar şəhəri, muzeylər məskəni idi". Retrieved August 5, 2010.
- ^ a b "Karabakh Foundation". Archived from the original on October 4, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
- ^ "The Wonders of Azerbaijan". Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ "Saatli Mosque (Azerbaijan)". Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
External links
- Saatli Mosque after Armenian occupation
- They are waiting for us. Page 3 Image before occupation
- Karabakh Monuments
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