Earthquake at Samaxi, Azerbaijan
The 8th century Juma Mosque in ruins following the earthquake to hit Samaxi, Azerbaijan in 1902. Throughout its history eleven major earthquakes have hit Samaxi, but on each occasion the city has been re-built - testament to its key position on the silk road. The Juma Mosque has survived eight of the eleven earthquakes
Picture No
10434471
Media ID
46564156
Size
4750px x 3060px
(3.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
1902
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