Yalbugha Mosque
Mosque in Damascus, Syria
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The Yalbugha Mosque (Arabic: جَامِع يَلْبُغَا, romanized: Jāmi‘ Yalbuḡā) was a 13th-century mosque on the Barada river in Damascus, Syria. It was built by the Mamluks in 1264 CE[1] or by Yalbughā al-Yahyāwī in 1346–47 CE.[2] During the reign of Ibrahim Pasha (1832–1840) it was converted to use as a biscuit factory.[3]
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
- (1264–19th century)
- (since 2014–)
StatusActive
LocationDamascus
| Yalbugha Mosque | |
|---|---|
جَامِع يَلْبُغَا | |
The modern mosque in 2015 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque
|
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Damascus |
| Country | Syria |
  Location of the modern mosque in Damascus | |
 Interactive map of Yalbugha Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 33°30′48″N 36°17′54″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | Mamluk |
| Completed |
|
| Demolished | 1974 (first) |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Materials | Limestone, basalt |
The former mosque was demolished in 1974 to make way for a redevelopment and a modern mosque completed on the site, that was opened on 27 October 2014.[4][5]
