Atiq Mosque (Ghadames)
History
Ghadames has over 20 mosques among its six neighborhoods in the old town. One of the biggest mosques is Atiq mosque (عتیق مسجد) , which is made of mud brick and has minimal ornamentation. It was built in AH 656 (1258/1259).
The mosque known also as the Old Mosque of Ghadamès, is situated in the historic city of Ghadames in the Nalut Region of northwest Libya. The mosque's earliest recorded history dates to the time of the Islamic conquests in the seventh century CE, after which it underwent restoration and expansion. After being completely destroyed during World War II, the mosque was reconstructed while retaining its distinctive architectural design. The Atiq Mosque, which is a part of Old Town of Ghadames, was included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
See also
References
- ^ "Mosques of Old Town Ghadames". archnet.org. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "Atiq Mosque in Ghadamès | Archiqoo". archiqoo.com. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
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