Investigation of the Historical-physical classification of Haft-shoyeh Jame Mosque based on Comparative Studies

Religious buildings from prehistoric times to the present have played an important role in the formation of the constructional elements of cities, settlements and even villages. According to archaeological excavations and historical evidence, temples and religious sites in pre-Islamic times have always been one of the focal points of people's gatherings for religious ceremonies. Isfahan province is one of the most important historical areas of the country throughout the period in which many buildings remain unknown. One of the most important monuments in the city of Isfahan is the Haft-shoyeh Jame mosque located in the northeast of Isfahan (Ghahab area). Considering the multi-period architecture of this building, its lack of introduction and multiple construction periods and the lack of inscriptions on the construction date, a comprehensive and independent research seems necessary. Therefore, the present research is trying to introduce and identify the historical and physical classification of Haft-shoyeh Jame mosque based on historical evidence, archeology, architecture and comparative studies. The results show that the Haft-shoyeh Jame mosque was one of the most important mosques in the northeast of Isfahan in the middle Ages, with many historians referring to the mosque and its heyday during the Seljuk period.  additionally, the two important Seljuk and Ilkhanid periods can be identified in the construction of the Haft-shoyeh Jame mosque by the type of map and a material used in it, although additions from the Timurid period are also identified. The methods used in the present study include descriptive-analytic, historical and comparative methods. In addition to the written legacy of the writers including historians, travelers, and researchers who have investigated the field, field activities on site including historical-physical examination of the building and its architecture, photo preparation, planning, three-dimensional design and comparative comparisons with similar exampleshave been Performed.