https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/9fce1dd92c8cf648e393c07f0a37b36b.jpeg 694bd94355679fa14827844fef0bca99 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/3409d65b241dd423962ed6381710ec8e.jpeg 7ef411721b6c0ceba8575f88832fbbcc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Central Cathedral Mosque of Dushanbe Language A language of the resource Dushanbe, Tajikistan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction begun: 2009 Completed: 2020 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect/Builder: unknown Patron: Government of Tajikistan and State Committee on Religion (also supported by Qatar funding) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Contemporary Islamic architecture (21st century Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Latitude: 38.5706 N Longitude: 68.7765 E Extent The size or duration of the resource. Reinforced concrete Marble cladding Stone Decorative tile Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Major national mosque complex with courtyards, minarets, and monumental dome Description An account of the resource <em>The Central Cathedral Mosque of Dushanbe features a large national mosque complex with its central dome and tall minarets, and spacious courtyard design, which leads visitors from the surrounding urban district to the ceremonial space. The mosque exterior features marble walls and decorative tile patterns, and pointed arches, which unite contemporary building methods with Islamic architectural traditions. The prayer hall inside the mosque features a large domed space that receives light from big windows and decorative lighting to create an expansive atmosphere of civic importance. The mosque received state funding during the 21st century to become a symbol of Islamic revival in post-Soviet Tajikistan while showcasing traditional architectural elements and contemporary monumental design. The mosque design unites Islamic heritage with modern urban design elements to establish itself as the main religious site in Dushanbe</em> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant N/A Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://globalvoices.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1686932086195-01.jpeg Image 2: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FyHR1zjXsA4MFWW?format=jpg&name=large License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Nurbek Bekmurzaev Image 2: Umut Acar Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. rchnet (n.d.) Central Cathedral Mosque, Dushanbe. Available at: https://archnet.org/ (Accessed: December 2, 2025). Yalcin, R. (2012) Contemporary Mosque Architecture in Central Asia. Istanbul: ISAM Publications. Khalid, A. (2007) Islam after Communism: Religion and Politics in Central Asia. Berkeley: University of California Press.