Al-Otrush Mosque, Historic mosque in Al-A'jam district, Aleppo, Syria.
The mosque features a stone-built octagonal minaret positioned to the left of its main entrance, with intricate oriental patterns decorating its facade.
Mamluk ruler Aqbogha al-Otrush initiated the construction of this religious building in 1398, which was later completed by his successor Demirdash al-Nasiri.
The mosque maintains active prayer services while providing educational sessions about Islamic teachings and religious practices to the local community.
The mosque stands at coordinates 36.196055°N and 37.163444°E, near the Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa, allowing visitors to explore multiple historical sites.
The building underwent structural preservation work in 1922, maintaining its original Mamluk architectural elements and traditional Islamic muqarnas above the entrance.
Location: Aleppo
Inception: 1398
Architectural style: Mamluk architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.19606,37.16344
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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