Sidi Ghanem Mosque, Historic mosque in Mila, Algeria
The Sidi Ghanem Mosque features a 62-meter minaret with 365 steps and incorporates ancient materials from a Byzantine basilica in its construction.
Built in 678 AD under the leadership of Abu al-Muhajir Dinar during the Umayyad conquest, this structure stands as the oldest mosque in Africa.
The mosque's name changed from Abu al-Muhajir Dinar to Sidi Ghanem, honoring a Fatimid Imam whose tomb remains in Oran.
The building has served multiple functions throughout its existence, transforming from a religious center into a workshop and later a hospital.
The mosque's direction of prayer initially pointed toward Petra before changing to face an undefined location in Africa, creating an unusual architectural pattern.
GPS coordinates: 36.45053,6.27151
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37
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