Bolo Hauz Mosque 1712 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Bala-Hauz Masjid (Bolo Hauz Mosque)
1712
Janid

The mosque was built in 1712 for Bibi Khanum, the mother of Ashtarkhanid (or Janid) ruler Abu'l Fayud Khan (1711-47) as a private retreat. Although built as a royal chapel, the mosque has become a significant civic monument.
The Bala Hauz Masjid is noted for the profuse colors and carvings on the wooden columns of its porch and its ceiling. The joinery of its painted ceiling features extraordinary craftsmanship with the use of suspended weights, semi-circular arches and balusters.
The important mosque lies in disrepair today, despite considerable tourist interest. The porch is threatened by water damage while its front minaret tilts precariously despite repair attempts. The pool is not dredged or cleaned, and the public toilet adjacent to the mosque adds to its squalor.






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