Mosque Name: Mosque of the Prophet Jonah
Country: Iraq
City: Mosoul
Year of construction (AH): 16 AH
Year of construction (AD): 637 AD
GPS: 35° 8’3.87”N 36°44’55.63”E
ArchNet: http://archnet.org/sites/14987
Gibson Classification: unknown
Rebuilt facing Mecca: 1393 AD
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Description:
A shrine was built on this spot in 16 AH or around 637 AD to commemorate the prophet Yunus (Jonah). Centuries later in 1393 AD Tamurlane tore down the shrine and built a mosque on the spot. That mosque faced Mecca. The yellow line on the photo below faces Mecca. The orientation of the earlier shine cannot be determined.
The Mosque built in 1393 AD faces Mecca.
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