Mosque Name: Amman Umayyad Palace and Mosque
Country: Jordan
City: Amman
Year of construction (AH): 112 AH
Year of construction (AD): 730 AD
GPS: 31°57’16.48”N 35°56’4.53”E
ArchNet: http://archnet.org/sites/3545
Gibson Classification: Mecca
For a Link to the Qibla Tool Click Here
Description:
The northern set of Umayyad buildings on the Amman Jordan citadel were built around 740 AD. So far, it has not been possible to absolutely date the time of construction of these buildings. The original Umayyad congregational mosque faced the Between position (lower center), but the newer palace and mosque, (with the Blue Dome and north) were built after the death of All-Hajjaj. The Qibla at this time had changed to face Mecca.
These building are significant because one can clearly see the sift of Qibla direction between the earlier Congregational mosque and the later palace.
The Qibla of the palace is above. The older mosque below.
The palace begins at the blue dome and includes the buildings to the north of it.
The Palace entrance.
Page Discussion
Membership is required to comment. Membership is free of charge and available to everyone over the age of 16. Just click SignUp, or make a comment below. You will need a user name and a password. The system will automatically send a code to your email address. It should arrive in a few minutes. Enter the code, and you are finished.
Members who post adverts or use inappropriate language or make disrespectful comments will have their membership removed and be barred from the site. By becoming a member you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy, Cookies & Ad Policies. Remember that we will never, under any circumstances, sell or give your email address or private information to anyone unless required by law. Please keep your comments on topic. Thanks!