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Grand Mosque of Oujda
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Grand Mosque of Oujda
Grand Mosque of Oujda is a historic mosque located in the Moroccan city of Oujda. It was built in 1296 AD by the Marinid sultan Abu Yaqub Yusuf an-Nasr. The mosque is distinguished by its aesthetic architecture, construction, geometric shapes, columns and arches. It has been renovated and restored several times throughout its long history, which extends for more than seven centuries.
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Country: Morocco
District: Oriental
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 13th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 553 m
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Archaeological Sites in Morocco
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Mosques and Islamic Buildings in Morocco
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Grand Mosque of Oujda
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