The Al-Sahibiyah Mosque (Arabic:جَامِع الصَّاحِبِيَّة,romanized:Jāmiʿ aṣ-Ṣāhibīyah), also known as the Fustoq Mosque (Arabic:جَامِع فُسْتُق,romanized:Jāmiʿ Fustaq,lit.'Pistachio Mosque' or Arabic:جَامِع فُسْتَق,romanized:Jāmiʿ Fustuq), is a 14th-century mosque and madrasa in Aleppo, Syria. It is located in the heart of the Ancient City of Aleppo, a World Heritage Site, within the historic walls of the city, near the Khan al-Wazir, in front of Al-Matbakh al-Ajami palace.

Overview

The mosque was built in 1350 CE by Ahmad bin Yaqoub al-Saheb, a high-ranked officer of the Mamluk sultanate in the city of Aleppo. The madrasa, known as Al-Saheb madrasa, was completed in 765AH(1363/1364CE). The main entrance is located on the north side of the mosque and characterized with the traditional Islamic muqarnas. Many old inscriptions can be seen on the western wall of the mosque.

Gallery

  • The main entrance
  • During Friday prayer

See also

External links

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