Alexandria, Center of Trade:
The ancient city of Alexandria was founded in 332-331 BC by Alexander the Great. From it’s inception it was intended to be an important port for Egypt, for it would serve as a link between Egypt …
Sumhuram:
The ancient port of Sumhuram is located near the modern city of Salalah in southern Oman. It was most active between the 4th century BC and the 4th century AD. It is built in the area of Khor Rori and …
Cane (Qana'):
Cane (Qana) was the southern most port in South Arabia. The incense fields, and the heartland of Yemen were to the north of this port. Incense was loaded onto dhows here for destinations in Europe via …
Muza (Al Mokha):
The port of al Mokha has been in use since ancient time. However, once the maritime incense route was established, this port became a busy center of trade. Once the Nabataean Empire was handed over to …
Berenice:
Around 275 BC, Ptolemy II (Philadelphos), king of Egypt, founded a port on the Red Sea coast. He named it after his mother, Berenike I. This port was originally created to aid in the importation of …
Philotera:
The ancient port of Philotera is known today as Safaga. It is a small port 65 km south of Hurghada. The modern port stands amongst the ruins of the old port of Philotera built by King Ptolemy II from …
Myos Hormos:
For many years the location of the northern Egyptian port on the Red Sea was unknown. Ancient historians like Strabo and the writer of The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea’ gave us know clue to …
Leuce Come:
The Nabataeans maintained two ports that we know about. The first was Aila at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba. The Nabataeans also maintained a port on the Red Sea known as Leuce Come (meaning …
Aila Port (Ayla) (Aqaba):
The Nabataeans maintained a port at Aila at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba. This port was used almost exclusively by Arab ships as the Gulf of Aqaba was known for its foul winds, making it a …
Al Balid Mosque:
Mosque Name: Baliid Mosque
Country: Oman
City: Salalah
Year of construction (AH): unknown
Year of construction (AD): 8th century
GPS: 17° 0’21.45”N 54° 7’49.83”E
Original Qibla: Mecca
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Al-'Uqair:
The main port of Al-Ahsa on the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, Al-‘Uqair is a large archaeological site containing old government buildings and a mosque built during the early days of King …
Siraf Congregational Mosque:
Mosque Name: Siraf Friday Mosque
Country: Iran
Year of construction (AD): 9th century
GPS: 27.667298 52.335089
ArchNet: https://archnet.org/sites/3856
Gibson Classification: Mecca
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Siraf Early Mosque:
Mosque Name: Siraf Early Mosque
Country: Iran,
Year of construction (AD): 750 AD,
GPS: 27.668227 52.331410,
Gibson Classification: Petra,
Rebuilt facing Mecca: Never
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