Abu Delf Mosque

The Abu Delf Mosque features a distinctive spiral minaret reaching 32 meters in height with intricate brickwork patterns on its northern side.

The construction of this religious complex was ordered by Abbasid Caliph Al-Mutawakkil in 859 CE as part of the expansion of Islamic architecture.

This rectangular structure incorporates design elements from Mesopotamian ziggurats, manifesting the architectural influences present during the Islamic Golden Age.

The mosque spans 46,800 square meters with dimensions of 157 meters in width and 240 meters in length, containing multiple arcades for prayer gatherings.

The minaret design influenced later structures such as the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo, demonstrating the spread of architectural styles across Islamic territories.

Location: Samarra

Part of: Samarra

GPS coordinates: 34.36081,43.80187

Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:21