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Al-Muallaq Mosque (Damascus)

Al-Muallaq Mosque
المسجد المعلق
Image
courtyard of the mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Mosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationDamascus, Damascus Governorate
CountrySyria
Map
Interactive map of Al-Muallaq Mosque
Coordinates33°30′49″N 36°18′17″E / 33.51361°N 36.30472°E / 33.51361; 36.30472
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleMamluk
Completed1458
Minaret1

Al-Muallaq Mosque or Muallaq Mosque (Arabic: المسجد المعلق, romanized: Al-Masjid Al-Muʿallaq, lit. 'The Hanging Mosque') is a 15th century Mamluk era mosque in Damascus, Syria, built in 1458.[1] It lies adjacent to the Barada River.

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References

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  1. ↑ Al-Maghlouth, Sami Abdullah (22 October 2013). Atlas of the Mamluk Era (in Arabic). Obeikan publishing. ISBN 978-603-503-402-9.