Bahramiyah Mosque, Ottoman mosque in al-Jalloum district, Aleppo, Syria.
Bahramiyah Mosque is a place of worship in the al-Jalloum district featuring a central dome topped with a circular minaret. The building combines stone construction with traditional Ottoman design elements throughout its structure.
The mosque was founded in 1583 under Ottoman governor Behram Pasha and saw significant repairs after the 1822 earthquake. The minaret suffered damage in the 1600s and underwent complete reconstruction in 1699.
The mosque functions as a central gathering space for Islamic worship, featuring traditional prayer halls that accommodate religious ceremonies throughout the year.
The mosque sits between the Antioch Gate and Khan al-Jumrok within the old city walls. Visitors can navigate using the narrow streets of the historic quarter to locate it.
The minaret of Bahramiyah Mosque fell in the 17th century and received complete reconstruction in 1699, while the dome required restoration in 1860.
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