Sadat Quraish Mosque, Historic mosque in Bilbeis, Egypt
The Sadat Quraish Mosque features three rows of marble columns, arranged in four corridors parallel to the prayer wall, with columns bearing diverse capital designs.
Built in 639 CE during the Islamic conquest of Egypt, this mosque predates the Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque in Fustat, making it potentially the first mosque constructed in Egypt.
The mosque received its name to honor 120 Muslim martyrs from the Quraish tribe who died during battles against the Romans and were buried at this location.
The mosque spans an area of 3,000 square meters and contains 18 pillars adorned with capitals representing different historical periods, including Pharaonic, Greek, and Ptolemaic styles.
Two columns near the prayer niche date from the Pharaonic era, with one bearing the inscription 'Allah Bas,' meaning 'There is no god but Allah' in ancient Egyptian.
Location: Belbis
GPS coordinates: 30.41839,31.56345
Latest update: May 12, 2025 14:10
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