Aqsab Mosque, Religious monument in Sarouja municipality, Damascus, Syria
The Aqsab Mosque contains a single minaret and stands near the Bab al-Salam gate, featuring architectural elements from the Ayyubid period.
Construction of the mosque concluded in 1234 during the Ayyubid dynasty, marking a period of significant architectural development in medieval Damascus.
The mosque's name, which translates to Mosque of the Sugarcanes, reflects the traditional nomenclature of religious buildings in medieval Islamic architecture.
Located at coordinates 33.5155° N and 36.3109° E, the mosque remains an active center of worship within a neighborhood of 14,148 residents.
The structure reportedly contains the burial sites of seven Sahaba, companions of Prophet Muhammad, making it a site of religious significance.
Location: Damascus
Inception: 1234
GPS coordinates: 33.51550,36.31090
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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