Mosque of Ibn Tulun
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The Mosque of Ibn Tulun (Arabic: مسجد إبن طولون, romanized: Masjid Ibn Ṭūlūn) is located in Cairo, Egypt. It is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa surviving in its full original form, and is the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area. It is built around an open square courtyard which allows natural light to travel through. Ibn Tulun Mosque features ancient architecture styles of Egypt, its decorations being created from carved stucco and wood.[2] This mosque is a popular tourist attraction.
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Mosque of Ibn Tulun | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Year consecrated | 884 |
Location | |
Location | Cairo, Egypt |
Geographic coordinates | 30°01′44″N 31°14′58″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Saiid Ibn Kateb Al-Farghany |
Type | Mosque |
Style | Islamic Architecture |
Founder | Ahmed ibn Tulun |
Completed | 879; 1145 years ago (879) |
Specifications | |
Dome(s) | 2 |
Minaret(s) | 1 |
Materials | brick[1] |
Criteria | Cultural: (i)(v)(vi) |
Designated | 1979 (3rd session) |
Part of | Historic Cairo |
Reference no. | 89-002 |
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