Khoja Piada (Mosque of Nine Cupolas)
The remains of the Mosque of Nine Cupolas, also known as Khoja Piada or Nau Gumbad Masjid, are located approximately 12 kilometres south of Balkh town. The mosque, which dates from the 9th century, was formerly noted for its nine gorgeous cupolas, which subsequently fell, leaving the edifice enclosed by walls. The site’s research revealed a unique type of local architecture that had never been seen before in the East or the West. Only the remains of this once-beautiful mosque may be seen now.
