Great Mosque of Mahdia, Historical mosque in Mahdia, Tunisia
The Great Mosque of Mahdia stands on an artificial platform near the sea, featuring corner towers and a large prayer hall with Corinthian columns.
Built in 916 by Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah, the first Fatimid imam, this mosque underwent significant modifications during Ottoman rule and French restoration between 1961 and 1965.
The mosque demonstrates early Arab religious architecture in Ifriqiya through its fortified appearance, horseshoe arches, and decorative Quranic inscriptions in the mihrab.
The corner towers of the mosque function as water collection systems, gathering rainwater for reuse throughout the building complex.
Unlike traditional mosques, this structure never included a minaret, suggesting that calls to prayer were conducted from one of its defensive towers.
Location: Mahdia
Inception: 916
GPS coordinates: 35.50390,11.07205
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:20
Tunisia offers diverse photography locations from Roman ruins to desert landscapes. The El Jem amphitheater stands as a monument of ancient architecture, while Sidi Bou Said presents Mediterranean buildings in blue and white. The Medina of Tunis contains historic streets, and Kairouan's Great Mosque displays Islamic architectural elements. Natural settings include the Chott el Djerid salt lake and the mountain oasis of Chebika. Archaeological sites such as Carthage and Dougga provide views of ancient civilizations, while coastal areas like Cap Bon feature waters and green spaces.
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