Djuma Mosque, Derbent, Russia - SpottingHistory.com

Djuma Mosque is the oldest mosque in Derbent and one of the oldest in Russia. It was built over a 6th-century Christian basilica around 733-734 AD. It has a 15th-century madrassa.

There are three naves in the inside of the mosque. The width of central nave is 6.3 m, side naves are 4 m wide. The naves are separated by square columns 97 to 97 cm wide, that have profiled capitals. The columns are connected by lancet arches.

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ulitsa 345 Dagestanskoy Strelkovoy Divizii 5/1, Derbent, Russia

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Founded: 733 AD
Category: Religious sites in Russia

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Interesting Sites Nearby

Derbent Fortress (2,5 km)

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Сссммм Фамичин (20 months ago)
Я участвовал в строительстве мечети

Идрис Нурмагомедов (20 months ago)
Прекрасный мечеть

Тимур Сейидов (22 months ago)
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ZAUR KERIMLI (2 years ago)
Maşallah

РГВ-Рома 1 (2 years ago)
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