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Zumurrud Khatun Mosque
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Zumurrud Khatun Mosque
Zumurrud Khatun Mosque is a historic mosque located in Baghdad, Iraq. It was built by Zumurrud Khatun in 1202 AD, who was mother of the Abbasid Caliph Al-Nasir. The minaret of the mosque is considered built during the time of Seljuq dynasty in 12th century, and it is considered the oldest surviving minaret in Baghdad.
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Country: Iraq
District: Baghdad Governorate
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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