Inscriptions on Facades of The Old mosque in The Village of

doi:10.21608/archmu.2025.357970.1282

Inscriptions on Facades of The Old mosque in The Village of "Jinukh" in Southern Dagestan During the 13th century AH - 19th century AD: a study in form and content

Document Type : Original Article

10.21608/archmu.2025.357970.1282

Abstract

This research presents a new study
published for the first time on three ancient
Arabic inscriptions fixed on the outer walls
of the ancient mosque in the village of
"Jinukh" in the south of the present-day state
of Dagestan. These inscriptions include
seven different texts that chronicle a number
of important political and military events in
the city.
Within the framework of integration
between the study of history and
archaeology, the study provides
archaeological evidence of many of the
political changes that occurred in an era in
which Tsarist Russia dominated the
Dagestan region, and in which Turkey and
Iran also tried to subjugate the mountainous
country.
The Muslims at that time had no choice but
to resist attempts to erase their identity, and
their weapon was revolution and jihad led
by “Imam Shamil Dagestani,” and it began
in southern Dagestan.
This study presents evidence of the jihad
and conquest of the cities of "Kamrin" and
"Ajar" in the year (1276 AH / 1859 AD) and
the establishment of the mosque and the
demolition of the castle (1264 AH / 1848
AD); it also documents the renovation of the
"Imam Shamil" mosque in the year (1302
AH / 1885 AD); and documents the
departure of his assistant "Ghazi
Muhammad Kamarawi" to fight against
the Russians, then the return of "Imam
Shamil" and his death in the year (1288 AH
/ 1871 AD); in addition to the study

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