Atiq Mosque
Mosque in Ghadames
Key facts
- Built
- 1258
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Overview
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The Atiq Mosque is a historic mosque in the old town of Ghadames, in western Libya. It is also known as the Old Mosque of Ghadames and as the Great Mosque. Sources describe it as one of the oldest and largest mosques of the city. The present building was constructed mainly in 1258 CE (666 AH). The mosque forms part of the Old Town of Ghadames, which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
History
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According to historical accounts, the mosque's origins go back to the period of the Islamic conquests in the seventh century. The present building was constructed mainly in 1258.
The mosque was heavily damaged by aerial bombing during the Second World War and was later rebuilt, preserving its traditional architectural character. In 1986 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Old Town of Ghadames.
From Wikipedia
Atiq Mosque (Arabic: المسجد العتيق, romanized: Masjid Al Atiq) is a mosque, located in Ghadames, Libya. Originally constructed in 1258 CE, it is one of the main and largest mosques of the old town of Ghadames.
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