Great Mosque of Hama

The Great Mosque of Hama features two distinct minarets: a square-based structure from 1124 and an octagonal Mamluk construction from 1427.

The mosque stands on foundations dating to 250 CE, originally a Roman temple that was converted to a Byzantine church before becoming a mosque.

The northern section contains a smaller courtyard housing the tombs of two 13th-century Ayyubid kings, reflecting the mosque's role in local governance.

The mosque underwent extensive restoration by the Syrian Antiquities Department, completing reconstruction work in 2001 following damage from 1982 events.

The prayer hall exhibits five domes and incorporates architectural elements from multiple periods, including Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic construction methods.

Location: Hama

Inception: 8 century

GPS coordinates: 35.13417,36.74528

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15