The Shrine of Yahya Abu al-Qasim, Islamic shrine in northern Mosul, Iraq.
The cube-shaped mausoleum contained an inner layer of muqarnas within its pyramidal roof and displayed turquoise brick patterns on its exterior walls.
Built in 1239 under Badr al-Din Lu'lu's reign, the shrine housed the tomb of Yahya ibn Al-Qasim, a descendant of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
The structure represented medieval Iraqi architectural traditions through its combination of Seljuk design elements, including columns, mihrab, and conical dome features.
The shrine maintained its position in northern Mosul until 2014, when structural damage led to the complete loss of the historical building.
Two heavy buttresses on the east facade protected the mausoleum from erosion caused by its proximity to the Tigris River.
Location: Mosul
Founders: Badr al-Din Lu'lu'
GPS coordinates: 36.35470,43.12300
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07
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