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Grand Mosque of Meknes
Grand Mosque of Meknes
Grand Mosque of Meknes
Grand Mosque of Meknes is a historic mosque located in Meknes, Morocco. The mosque is the oldest and largest mosque in the old city of Meknes, and it is believed that it was built in the 12th century AD by the Almoravid dynasty. The mosque was completely restored and expanded later during the reign of the Almohad Caliph Muhammad al-Nasir (1199-1213). The Grand Mosque of Meknes was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 as part of Historic City of Meknes.
Site Information
Country: Morocco
District: Fès-Meknès
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Historic City of Meknes
Date of Inscription: 1996
Exact Location
Elevation: 522 m
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