MOSQUE 16th Century

​   ​In the 16th century, the Shahristan area underwent a process of revitalization, with new buildings erected on previously vacant plots. One such structure was a mosque located to the south of the central mound. This architectural monument is regarded as an example of religious architecture representing the revival period of medieval urban culture. 
   Although the full length of the mosque has not been determined, its width is approximately 15.5 meters. The spatial layout follows a traditional compositional scheme, consisting of a central hall with a mihrab and adjoining side chambers. This design facilitated the convenient movement of large congregations. 
   The main prayer hall measures 7 × 7 meters. Its proportions are compact and harmonious. The mihrab and adjacent areas were coated with a thin layer of ganch (alabaster plaster), a typical interior decorative feature of that era. 
   The mosque’s entrance was designed as a monumental portal, a feature commonly found in Central Asian Islamic architecture. This element emphasized the mosque’s social and religious significance, distinguishing it from other urban buildings. 
     The mosque represents a continuation of Islamic architectural traditions established in the 16th century and played an important compositional role within the city’s urban structure. Its construction techniques and decorative elements reflect the stylistic characteristics of its time.