Al-Omari Mosque (Bosra)
| Al-Omari Mosque المسجد العمري | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location |
 Bosra, Syria |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | Levant |
| Status | Active |
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| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Architectural style | Umayyad |
| Completed | 721 |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
The Al-Omari Mosque (Arabic: المسجد العمري) is an early Islamic-era mosque in the Roman city of Bosra, Syria.[1] It was founded by Caliph Umar, who led the Muslim conquest of Syria and completed in the early 8th century.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Al-Omari Mosque Archnet Digital Library.
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Coordinates: 32°31′18″N 36°28′58″E / 32.52153°N 36.48275°E
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