Nabi Habeel Mosque, Religious shrine in Damascus mountains, Syria.
The mosque stands on an elevated position in western Damascus, offering views over the Zabadani Valley and the Barada river villages.
The Ottoman governor Ahmad Pasha commissioned the construction of this religious monument in 1599, incorporating it into the regional architectural landscape.
The mosque contains a seven-meter-long sarcophagus covered in green silk with Quranic verses, marking what many believe to be Abel's final resting place.
Within the prayer halls, visitors will find forty mihrabs, specialized niches that indicate the direction of prayer toward Mecca.
The structure functions as both a mosque and mausoleum, drawing pilgrims who seek to honor Abel, recognized in Islamic tradition as the first murder victim.
Location: Syria
Inception: 1599
GPS coordinates: 33.62139,36.10611
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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