Al-Saffahiyah Mosque Explained

Building Name:Saffahiyah Mosque
جَامِع السَّفَّاحِيَّة
Location:Aleppo, Syria
Map Type:Syria Ancient City of Aleppo
Coordinates:36.1969°N 37.1607°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Region:Levant
Functional Status:Active
Architecture Type:Mosque
Architecture Style:Mamluk
Year Completed:1425
Minaret Quantity:1
Materials:Stone

The Al-Saffahiyah Mosque (Arabic: جَامِع السَّفَّاحِيَّة|Jāmiʿ as-Saffāḥīyah) is a mosque in Aleppo, located to the south-west of the Citadel, at "Al-Jalloum" district of the ancient city, to the east of Al-Shibani Church-School. The mosque was built in 1425 under the patronage of Ahmed bin Saleh bin Al-Saffah on the ruins of an old mill, during the Mamluk period.[1]

The mosque is marked with its single octagonal minaret over the entrance, decorated with the fine carvings of the Mamluk-era architecture.

The mosque was partially renovated in 1925.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.esyria.sy/ealeppo/index.php?p=stories&category=places&filename=201009011345011 eAleppo:Al-Saffahiyah (in Arabic)