Imam Ali Mosque (Shaki)

The Imam Ali Mosque is a mosque located in the city of Sheki, Azerbaijan.

Overview

The mosque was built in Sheki, in the Ganjali quarter. The exact date of the mosque's construction is unknown. The total area of the mosque is. The mosque has a quadrangular shape and consists of two floors. There are auxiliary rooms on the ground floor. On the second floor, there is a prayer hall with an area of.
The mosque was built from burnt bricks. The walls are thick. The Imam Ali Mosque has retained its original appearance. However, after the Soviet occupation in Azerbaijan, during the years of repression, the minaret of the Imam Ali Mosque was destroyed and the mosque ceased to function. In 1997 the minaret and the altar were rebuilt. The height of the current minaret is and, like the mosque itself, it is made of burnt bricks.