Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Historical mosque in Homs, Syria.
The Great Mosque of al-Nuri features a square minaret topped with an octagonal collar and contains intricate inscriptions on its minbar.
The site transformed from a pagan temple dedicated to El-Gabal under Roman rule to a Byzantine church before becoming a mosque after Muslim conquest.
The mosque functions as a central religious institution in Homs, with its minaret historically coordinating prayer times for surrounding mosques through flag signals.
The mosque stands adjacent to the city's historical covered markets and maintains regular prayer services for the local Muslim community.
The prayer hall includes a mihrab decorated with mosaic artwork and contains ancient Roman columns with Corinthian capitals from the original temple structure.
Location: Homs
GPS coordinates: 34.73090,36.71460
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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