Historic Mosque Uncovered in Fariman Featuring Stucco Columns and Medieval Decorations

Archaeological Discoveries at Sang Bast Site in Fariman, Razavi Khorasan

According to Saed News Science and Technology Service, Hossein Abbaszadeh, head of the archaeological team, announced that during the research program at the Sang Bast site in Fariman, Razavi Khorasan Province, comprehensive documentation of the site was completed, along with precise mapping of its boundaries and protected areas.

He added that exploratory trenches were conducted to gather detailed information about a structure historically identified as the city’s mosque, yielding valuable results.

Unearthing Ancient Mosque Features

The archaeologist explained that part of the excavations revealed plastered columns, brick flooring, and Islamic-era plasterwork dating back to the medieval period, shedding light on the mosque’s historical architecture.

Discovery of the Minbar

Abbaszadeh further noted that the team uncovered triple brick columns with plaster decorations in the southern iwan (porch) of the mosque, along with the minbar (pulpit), much of which remained intact.

According to the Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, Abbaszadeh also highlighted the discovery of Kufic script inscriptions, carved bricks, and plaster decorations used in the main iwan overlooking the courtyard and within the mosque itself.

He emphasized that traces of colored plasterwork on interior walls were also found during the excavation.

Preservation Efforts Underway

The head of the archaeological team stated that following the completion of excavation operations, protective measures applied during the dig are now being finalized.

The exploratory trenches and stratigraphic studies at the Sang Bast historical site in Fariman were conducted with official permission from the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.