Dupa cum marturisesc calatori ai vremii, in secolul al X-lea, in hanatul Khivei, au existat 79 de moschei. Ele erau construite din caramizi nearse si se ridicau din banii donati de cei bogati, de aceea le purtau numele. In timp, multe s-au deteriorat. Unele au fost renovate, altele demolate. Moscheea veche mai cunoscuta din Ichan-Kala, care poate fi vizitata astazi, este Moscheea Juma.
Moscheea Juma sau Moscheea de Vineri se afla nu departe de Ota Darwoza si de minaretul Kalta Minor. Este o constructie mai neobisnuita, alcatuita dintr-o singura sala mare, de 55×46 m, cu 213 stalpi din lemn, datand din diferite perioade de constructie.
Mentionata in secolul al X-lea, moscheea a fost terminata abia la sfarsitul secolului al XVIII-lea. Ceea ce se vede astazi dateaza mai ales din acea perioada. Stalpii sunt asezati la 3.15 m distanta unul de altul, unii dintre ei fiind frumos sculptati cu motive din Khorezm. Prin doua luminatoare lumina intra prin tavan, creind a atmosfera blanda, cu lumina semidifuza. In moschee se poate intra prin patru parti. Inauntru, cateva femei si-au gasit loc pentru vanzarea produselor lor dar nu prea au spor…
Moscheea Juma
poarta de intrare
On the Silk Road in Uzbekistan 16. Dzhuma Mosque in Khiva
In Khiva Khanate have been 79 mosques, as travelers from the tenth century say. They were built of mud brick, on donations from rich people. The ruthless time destroyed them, so some have been renovated, and some demolished. The best known old mosque in Ichan-Kala is Dzhuma Mosque.
Not far from Ota Darwoza and Kalta Minor Minaret you can find the Dzhuma Mosque or Friday Mosque, built starting with the 10th century, and finished to the end of the XVIIIth century. In a large hall of 55x46m, 213 wood pillars sustain the ceiling. Some of them are beautifully adorned with Khorezmian motiffs. The light enters through ceiling openings. It is possible to enter the hall on four sides.
Great building, amazing images…
Lovely detail pictures…… nice work again my friend.
Greetings, Joop
Have you seen my second blog, might like to have a look?
http://joopzandfotografie.blogspot.nl
Hello and nice to meet you, I look forward to travelling with you through your blog to all the magnificent places you visit 🙂
Thanks, VP! I wish you a nice November weekend, like our day here, yesterday (a real Indian summer day)
Thanks, Joop! I saw the new blog and I appreciate the size of the photos.
Hi, Rosemary, and nice to meet you too! I’m glad you intend to come with me! Meanwhile, perhaps you want to see how I saw Canada through my lens:)
Mi se pare deosebita , poate pentu ca este mai simpla.
Se pare ca sunt comoti ascunse acolo pe care citindu-ti blogul le descopar spunadu-mi ca merita vazute…
Daca te referi la comorile de pe Drumul Matasii, cu siguranta ele trebuie descoperite, cartim!
Multumesc pentru vizita. Sa ai un weekend placut, ca ziua magnifica de ieri!
Beautifuls!!!!!!!))ohh i cant say how much i love this!!Thanx for sharing!!))
Another beautiful series of pictures of how it was then.
Beautiful details let you see again. Very impressive.
You are welcome, Anita! I’m glad you enjoy.
Thanks, Helma, for being here!
Very unique columns !
Love the first photo. Those pillars do have some wonderful, intricate carvings. Do Muslims still go there to worship?
Beautiful columns.
Thank you, Wong!
Occasionaly, I think, Duncan. In photo no. 5 you see a believer praying but they do not have ceremonies anymore in the Old Town. The new mosques are outside the walls.
Thanks, Randy!
I really love the the big door, it is so beautiful.(the last picture)
Thank you, rama, for your visit and comment.
You give us a real sense of the ancient age and importance here TH.
Thanks for the comment, Doug!
I love wood carvings, their textures and esp the smell. Wonderful photos, Traveling Hawk.
Have a nice week ahead. 🙂
Thanks, Rizalenio. You too!
Hello, Traveling Hawk.
Your exquisite work leads my impression.
The passion for the art. It is universal.
Thank you visit to my garden.
The prayer for all peace.
Have a good weekend. From Japan, ruma❃
You are welcome, ruma. Thank you for your visit, too!
Awesome! Love your post!
thanks a lot!