Sidi Darghut Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Tripoli, Libya.
Sidi Darghut Mosque is an Ottoman mosque in Tripoli with a T-shaped prayer hall divided into three sections. A rectangular courtyard with five surrounding corridors supported by twelve columns forms the main structure.
The mosque was founded around 1560 by Ottoman governor Draghut Reis after recapturing Tripoli from the Knights Hospitaller. Its construction incorporated materials and sections from a former church that previously occupied the site.
The prayer room displays traditional Islamic design with two mihrabs and Quranic script on its walls. Decorative plant patterns surround the domed ceiling, creating a cohesive religious space.
The compound includes a cemetery and burial tombs of Draghut and his family, along with a fountain for ritual ablutions. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and check access conditions before arriving.
The original prayer hall featured 27 small cupolas that increased to 32 following damage sustained during World War II. This reconstruction reflects how the building was shaped by major historical events.
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