Al-Omari Mosque, 8th-century mosque in Daraa, Syria.
The Al-Omari Mosque features stone arcades on its eastern and western sides, enclosing a central courtyard with a double arcade leading to the prayer hall.
Caliph Umar initiated the construction during the Muslim conquest of Syria in 636 CE, and Caliph Yazid II completed it in the early 8th century.
The mosque contains a Quranic school and functions as a center for Islamic education, preserving religious traditions through generations of students and scholars.
The central courtyard serves multiple functions, including a marketplace for local traders and a resting area for travelers journeying through Syria.
The square minaret represents one of the earliest examples of Umayyad architectural design, influencing similar structures in Damascus and throughout Syria.
Location: Daraa
GPS coordinates: 32.61230,36.10100
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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