Great Mosque of Constantine

Great Mosque of Constantine
مسجد الجامع الكبير قسنطينة
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
MunicipalityConstantine
StateConstantine
CountryAlgeria
Great Mosque of Constantine is located in Northern Algeria
Great Mosque of Constantine
Shown within Northern Algeria
Geographic coordinates36°21′57″N 6°36′46″E / 36.36583°N 6.61278°E / 36.36583; 6.61278
Architecture
Typemosque
StyleOttoman
Completed1163 [1]
Specifications
Capacity1,500 worshippers
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1

The Great Mosque of Constantine (Arabic: مسجد الجامع الكبير قسنطينة), or Djamâa El Kebir is a mosque located in Constantine, Algeria.[2]

History

The Great Mosque of Constantine is a historical mosque located in the city centre of Constantine in Larbi Ben M'hidi Street. The construction of the mosque dates back to 1135 AD, during the rule of the Hammadid dynasty, The mosque has submitted many changes, expansions and renovations during its long history. Including during the Ottoman era in 1766, and during the French occupation of Algeria.[3]

  • Inside the Great Mosque of Constantine
    Inside the Great Mosque of Constantine
  • Prayer Hall & Mihrab (niche)
    Prayer Hall & Mihrab (niche)
  • Southern entrance and The Minaret
    Southern entrance and The Minaret

See also

References

  1. ^ Abdulaziz Saoud Awaid (10 September 2013). "Great Mosque of Constantine". aathaar.net. Constantine, Algeria: Aathaar. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  2. ^ Davies, Ethel. North Africa: The Roman Coast. p. 215.
  3. ^ Abdulmnam Samakie (8 May 2017). "Great Mosque of Constantine". archiqoo.com. Constantine, Algeria: Archiqoo. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Great Mosque of Constantine.
Stub icon

This article about a mosque or other Islamic place of worship in Algeria is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.