Queen Arwa Mosque, Mosque in Jibla, Yemen.
The Queen Arwa Mosque spans a rectangular complex with an open courtyard measuring 17.80 by 20.00 meters, bordered by four stone corridors under archways.
Originally constructed as Dar al-Ezz palace in 1056, the structure was converted into a mosque in 1087 when Queen Arwa moved the capital from Sana'a to Jibla.
The mosque contains high columns supporting wooden beams from the 11th century, with the qiblah wall featuring decorative inscriptions and geometric patterns.
The mosque includes two entrance doors leading to separate prayer areas, with the mausoleum of Queen Arwa located in the northwest corner of the complex.
The eastern minaret rises from a square stone base with sixteen distinctive ribs, demonstrating the architectural expertise of medieval Yemen.
Location: Jibla
Inception: 1111
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
GPS coordinates: 13.92210,44.14590
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:26
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