Shait-Gumbuz Masjid. Bagerhat. Somebody get the abacus out

Now then, now then, now then, some sources quote the mosque as having 77 domes not the 60 it is known for.

Close but no cigar, there are actually 81 domes, as each corner has a turret, domed of course. What a schoolboy error!

At the time of foundation the city was known as 'Khalifalabad', and there were over a dozen or so mosques built, now standing mainly in ruins; the 81,77, 60 domed mosque remains standing and active. It is the largest multi domed mosque in Bangladesh

The mosque inside is quite austere, divided into many aisles with slender stone columns, and arches that support the roof.

Interesting fact alert: Get this there are 60 columns, yup sixty, not 77 or 81. SIXTY!

Prayering

At first I thought the women were admiring the soft furnishings, I then realised that under Islam women are second class citizens, and are segregated in a small corner for their prayers.

People for there are always people

Hanging out with the cool kids

I lost count of the number of selfies I was asked to pose for, graciously giving my bestest smile, the gentle folk were as fascinated with us as we were with them

The majority had amazing command of the English language, probably far better than most of Scotland, Newcastle and Liverpool

An inquisitive look as they were indulging in selfies....

but without me asking, they soon rushed over and we swapped snaps

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