Stone Mosque and Chahartaqi of Ij

🕰️When was it built?

The building is attributed to the Sasanian era. Its conversion from a fire temple into a mosque is linked to the time of the Shabankareh rulers; the exact date it was first built is not known.

🏛️What was it built for?

The site is described as a fire temple at first, and it was turned into a mosque by adding a mihrab. This change of use is why it is called the Stone Mosque and Chahartaqi.

👀What you will see

• The stone part of the chahartaqi building in the Badreh gorge.
• The mihrab added to the building in its south wall.
• An inscription in naskh script on the mihrab wall, mentioned in descriptions of the building.

💡Something interesting

The building was added to Iran's National Heritage List on 26 December 1973 as number 957. The spelling Ich is also used for Ij in some writings.