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Al-Shamah Mosque

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Opened 1315
District Gaza Governorate
Architectural styles Mamluk architecture
Regions Levant
Number of minarets0
ArchitectsSanjar al-Jawli
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID3050158
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About Al-Shamah Mosque


Al-Sham'ah Mosque or Bab ad-Darum Mosque is a historic mosque located in Hayy al-Najjarin of the al-Zaytun Quarter in Gaza's Old City. Its name Sham'ah translates as "Candle," although the origin of the name is unknown. The mosque does not have a minaret.

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