Masjid-i-Ta'rikh, Balkh, Afghanistan (first half of the 9th century): A nine-domed open pavilion with only a qibla wall, heavy brick piers and coupled-columns on the side walls; carved stucco decoration similar to Samarra styles.

 

General view of the Masjid-i-Ta'rikh.

 

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