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Al-Shuaibiyah Mosque
Al-Shuaibiyah Mosque
Al-Shuaibiyah Mosque
Al-Shuaibiyah Mosque also known as al-Omari al-Atras mosque, is the oldest mosque in Aleppo, Syria. It was built in 637 AD and it is one of the oldest mosques in the Levant. The mosque was renovated during the 10th, 12th and 15th centuries AD. During the modern era, the mosque was renovated in 1980 and 1990. The mosque was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 as part of the ancient city of Aleppo.
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Country: Syria
District: Aleppo Governorate
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 7th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Ancient City of Aleppo
Date of Inscription: 1986
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Elevation: 376 m
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