Wikipedia's first sentence called it “famous historic mosque in tabrīz”. Today it says “former mosque and mausoleum complex”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “15th-century Qara Qoyunlu-era mosque in northwestern Iran”. It now reads “15th-century Qara Qoyunlu-era former mosque in northwestern Iran”.
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15th-century Qara Qoyunlu-era former mosque in northwestern Iran For similarly named mosques, see Blue Mosque . The Blue Mosque ( Persian : مسجد کبود , romanized : Masjed-e Kabūd ), also known as the Masjed-e Moẓaffariya and as the Kabood Mosque , is a former mosque and mausoleum complex, in a partial ruinous state, partially preserved as a museum , located in Tabriz , East Azerbaijan province , Iran. The construction of the former mosque started during the Qarā Qoyunlu dynasty and was completed in 1465, but the mausoleum extension south of the mosque was completed later during the reign of the Āq Qoyunlu , into the 1480s CE. The former Blue Mosque is widely recognized as the last remaining example of Turkmen architectural and decorative styles in the city. The features of the former mosque prompted the scholars to explore the innovative features of Tabriz's ceramic tile craftsmanship—highlighting its distinctive "blue-and-white" patterns, lusterware, and gilded cobalt tiles, which for a considerable time were recognized as the sole known example of their kind. The former mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List in 1932, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran . The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1780 , leaving only the iwan (entrance hall). Reconstruction began in 1973 by Reza Memaran Benam, under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture . However, as of March 2025 , the reconstruction was incomplete. In November 2024, it was reported that the Blue Mosque was one of several historical mosques that were submitted by the Iranian Government to UNESCO , for inclusion on the World Heritage List . Iran Tourism and Touring Organization . 2025 . In Madelung, Wilferd ; Daftary, Farhad (eds.). "Iran - Tabriz and the Blue Mosque" (includes extensive images of the mosque) .
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The Blue Mosque ( - Masjed-e Kabūd ; ) is a famous historic mosque in Tabrīz , Iran . The mosque and some other public buildings were constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah , the ruler of Kara Koyunlu . The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1779, leaving only the entrance iwan . Reconstruction began in 1973 by the late Reza Memaran Benam under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture. However, the tiling is still incompelete.
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The Blue Mosque ( ; - Masjed-e Kabūd ) is a famous historic mosque in Tabrīz , Iran . The mosque and some other public buildings were constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah , the ruler of Kara Koyunlu . The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1779, leaving only the entrance iwan . Reconstruction began in 1973 by the late Reza Memaran Benam under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture. However, the tiling is still incomplete.
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The grand entrance Ivan of Blue Mosque, Tabriz, Iran exterior view of Blue Mosque, Tabriz The Blue Mosque ( ) is a historic mosque in Tabriz , Iran .The mosque and some other public buildings were constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah , the ruler of Kara Koyunlu . vault corridors of Blue Mosque, Tabriz The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1780, leaving only the iwan (entrance hall). Reconstruction began in 1973 by Reza Memaran Benam under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture .
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15th-century Qara Qoyunlu-era mosque in northwestern Iran For other uses, see Blue Mosque (disambiguation) .The Blue Mosque as it stood in 1840 ( Pascal Coste ) exterior view of Blue Mosque, Tabriz The Blue Mosque ( ) is a historic mosque in Tabriz , Iran . The mosque and some other public buildings were constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah , the ruler of Kara Koyunlu . vault corridors of Blue Mosque, Tabriz The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1780 , leaving only the iwan (entrance hall). Reconstruction began in 1973 by Reza Memaran Benam under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture . However, it is still incomplete. interior view of main hall, Blue Mosque, Tabriz, Iran Miller 2021 .
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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “famous historic mosque in tabrīz”. Today it says “former mosque and mausoleum complex”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “15th-century Qara Qoyunlu-era mosque in northwestern Iran”. It now reads “15th-century Qara Qoyunlu-era former mosque in northwestern Iran”. Read the current article and compare.
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famous historic mosque in tabrīz
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former mosque and mausoleum complex
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