Aqsab Mosque, Religious monument in Sarouja municipality, Damascus, Syria
Aqsab Mosque is a religious building in the Old City of Damascus, Syria, recognizable by its single minaret positioned near the Bab al-Salam gate. The structure displays architectural features typical of the Ayyubid period, including its design and decorative elements.
The mosque was built in 1234 during the Ayyubid dynasty, a period when Damascus saw significant architectural growth and religious building projects. This era brought many important structures to the city's medieval fabric.
The name Aqsab refers to sugarcane plants that once grew in this area, a common practice for naming mosques after local vegetation or products. This naming tradition shows how medieval Damascus tied its religious spaces to the surrounding landscape and everyday life.
The building remains an active place of worship within the historic quarter and can be viewed from the outside. Visiting outside prayer times allows better access to the interior and surrounding courtyard areas.
The interior reportedly holds the burial sites of seven Sahaba, companions of Prophet Muhammad, who are venerated at this location. This makes the structure significant beyond its role as a prayer space.
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