Juma Mosque (Balaken)
| Juma Mosque | |
|---|---|
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The mosque in 2017 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Mahammad Asadov Street, Balakan |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
Location of the mosque in Azerbaijan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°43′28″N 46°24′21″E / 41.7245°N 46.4058°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 1867 |
| Completed | 1877 |
| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 1,025 m2 (11,030 sq ft) |
| Minaret(s) | One |
| Minaret height | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Inscriptions | Four (maybe more) |
| Materials | Stone; brick; lime; egg yolk |
The Juma Mosque (Azerbaijani: Balakən Cümə Məscidi; Arabic: مسجد الجمعة (بالاكن)), also known as the Minaret Mosque, is a mosque and historical architectural monument, located in the city of Balakən, Azerbaijan. The construction of the mosque commenced in 1867 and was completed in 1877.
The mosque was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of national importance by the decision No. 132 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on August 2, 2001.