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==History== |
==History== |
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During the ancient times, the building used to serve as a [[Hitite]] |
During the ancient times, the building used to serve as a [[Hitite]] pagan temple. It was turned into a mosque during the 12th century.<ref>[http://www.esyria.sy/ealeppo/index.php?p=stories&category=places&filename=201102040855011 Al-Qaiqan Mosque]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 14:23, 13 October 2012
Al-Qaiqan Mosque جامع القيقان | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Region | Levant |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Completed | 12th century |
Specifications | |
Minaret(s) | 1 |
Materials | Stone |
Al-Qaiqan Mosque (Arabic: جامع القيقان) is one of the oldest surviving mosques in Aleppo, Syria. It is located in the western part of the Ancient City of Aleppo, within the historic walls of the city, to the nort of the Gate of Antioch.
History
During the ancient times, the building used to serve as a Hitite pagan temple. It was turned into a mosque during the 12th century.[1]