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Imam el-Houari Mosque
Imam el-Houari Mosque
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Imam el-Houari Mosque
Imam el-Houari Mosque, also called Mosque of Bey Mohamed Othman El-Kébir, is a historical mosque from the Ottoman era located in the city of Oran, Algeria. It was built in 1799 AD by order of Bey Mohamed El-Kébir. The mosque has undergone many repairs, restorations and renovations throughout its history.
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Country: Algeria
District: Oran Province
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 18th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 48 m
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