Deggaron Mosque

Very few mosques from before the Mongol conquest survive in Central Asia, and Deggaron is one of them. It is usually dated to the 11th century. Inside, four heavy brick piers carry a central dome, with smaller domes over the bays around it, a plan that architectural historians link to earlier Iranian traditions.

The mosque stands in a village setting away from the main road, and only part of the original building remains. It is a place for visitors with a particular interest in early Islamic architecture, best reached with a driver who knows the area.