Attarine Mosque, Religious monument in Attarine district, Alexandria, Egypt
The Attarine Mosque features a rectangular structure with two main facades and a four-level minaret decorated with intricate patterns at each stage.
The structure began as the Church of Saint Athanasius in 370 AD before its conversion to a mosque following the Islamic arrival in Egypt.
The interior contains a wide mihrab with green and brown paint, gold plated columns, and Quranic verses inscribed on the walls.
Eight commercial stores adjacent to the mosque contribute to the maintenance funds, while separate prayer areas accommodate both male and female worshippers.
A British Museum sarcophagus, discovered in the mosque's courtyard during Napoleonic rule, belonged to Nectanebo II, the final native Pharaoh of Egypt.
Location: Alexandria
Inception: 1900s
GPS coordinates: 31.19190,29.90000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:49
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