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  • Mosque of the Companions

  • Mosque of the Companions

    Mosque of the Companions is a historic mosque located in the city of Massawa, Eritrea. It was built in the 7th century AD by Sahabah (companions of the Prophet Muhammad) who came here during their migration to Abyssinia. The mosque is believed to be the first mosque on the African continent.
    Archaeological Site
    Mosque of the Companions
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    Mosque of the Companions

    Archaeological Site

     

     

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    Mosques and Islamic Buildings

    Location

    Eritrea

    Northern Red Sea

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    7th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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