Analyses and architectural typology of preserved traditional mosques in the old city of Herat in Afghanistan: the case of Quzzat Quarter

Abstract The study aims to analyse the architectural typology and determine period of construction for preserved traditional mosques Quzzat Quarter in Old City Herat (known as Pearl Khorasan). Twenty-nine are located area, three which modern 26 traditional. Twelve out still exist have their landscape. Using analogy water cisterns mosques, we when each mosque was developed establish development structure. Further analyses carried on edifices’ details. Architectural typologies suggest that five buildings were built before Timurid dynasty; two during dynasty (1370−1507 CE); one after dynasty. Two incorporating elements from different periods counted exceptions, remaining considered been transitional periods.