1,200-Year-Old Jummah Mosque! That Survived Earthquakes 🌍 II P 1 🇵🇰EP-34 🇦🇿

🕌 STEPPING INTO HISTORY: Azerbaijan’s Ancient Jummah Mosque (Full Tour!)
Discover the 1,200-year-old Jummah Mosque in Shamakhi – one of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus and a masterpiece of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan!

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📍 HIGHLIGHTS COVERED IN THIS VIDEO:
✅ History Uncovered – Built in 743 AD, rebuilt after earthquakes, and still active today
✅ Architectural Wonders – Twin minarets, intricate brickwork, and Persian-inspired design
✅ Spiritual Experience – Witnessing Friday prayers (Jummah) in this sacred space
✅ Hidden Details – Ancient Quranic inscriptions and the mosque’s role on the Silk Road
✅ Visitor Tips – Best times to visit, dress code, and photography rules

📌 PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
🕌 Name: Jummah Mosque (Shamakhi Juma Mosque)
📍 Location: Shamakhi, Azerbaijan (1.5-hour drive from Baku)
🕒 Opening Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM (Closed during prayer times)
🎫 Entrance Fee: Free (Donations welcome)
👗 Dress Code: Modest clothing, headscarves for women
📸 Photography: Allowed (No flash during prayers)

🚗 HOW TO GET THERE?
From Baku: 2-hour drive via the Shamakhi Highway (rent a car or join a tour)

Public Transport: Buses to Shamakhi from Baku’s 28 May station (~5 AZN)

Nearby Attractions: Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum, Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory

📜 HISTORICAL CONTEXT:
• One of the oldest mosques in the South Caucasus
• Rebuilt multiple times due to earthquakes (last restoration in 2013)
• Served as a key stop for Silk Road travelers and scholars

📢 PRO TIPS FOR VISITORS:
• Visit early morning for fewer crowds and soft lighting for photos
• Combine with a trip to Lahij village (copper crafts) or Gabala
• Respect prayer times (avoid noon-2 PM on Fridays)
• Local guides available for historical insights (~10 AZN tip)

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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS (for SEO):
00:00 - Intro to Azerbaijan’s Oldest Mosque
01:15 - Stunning Exterior & Minarets
03:40 - Inside the Prayer Hall (Sacred Atmosphere)
06:20 - History & Earthquake Survival Story
08:50 - Local Imam Interview (Exclusive Insights)
10:30 - Visitor Tips & Nearby Attractions