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Symbolic mosques of Caucasus

The Caucasus is an ancient geography that hosts many peoples and states. From Turks to Chechens and Georgians, numerous nations peacefully coexist in the region. As a representation of this tolerance, we can point to the symbolic mosques of the area.

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Bibi Heybet Mosque:

The Bibi Heybet Mosque, located in the capital city of Baku, Azerbaijan, was constructed in the 13th century by Shirvanshah II Farrukhzad bin Ashitan. The architect responsible for its design was Mahmud bin Seyyid.

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The mosque, known as the "Imam's legacy," was commissioned in honor of Hekime Hanım, who descended from the lineage of Seyyids. Hekime Hanım, being the sister of Imam Rıza, was once pursued by individuals with ill intentions.

Upon facing these challenges, she sought refuge in Azerbaijan and had to live under the name "Bibi Heybet" to avoid recognition. After her passing, the place where she was buried was transformed into a shrine.

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Cuma Mosque:

One of the symbolic structures of Dagestan, the Cuma Mosque is located in the capital city of Makhachkala. It is also known as the Yusuf Bey Mosque.

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The Cuma Mosque was constructed taking inspiration from Türkiye's Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). This mosque, beloved by Caucasus Muslims, accommodates up to seventeen thousand worshippers at once.

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Ahmet Kadirov Mosque:

Ahmet Kadirov Mosque in Chechnya is located in the capital city of Grozny. Completed in 2008, it is considered one of the largest mosques in Russia.

The mosque is built in the classical Ottoman style. It features four minarets, each towering 62 meters high, making it one of the tallest minarets in southern Russia.

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Symbolic mosques of Caucasus