Behramiyah Mosque

Coordinates: 36°11′54″N 37°09′17″E / 36.1982°N 37.1547°E / 36.1982; 37.1547
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Behramiyah Mosque
جَامِع الْبَهْرَمِيَّة
Religion
AffiliationIslam
RegionLevant
StatusActive
Location
LocationAleppo, Syria
Behramiyah Mosque is located in Ancient City of Aleppo
Behramiyah Mosque
Location within Ancient City of Aleppo
Geographic coordinates36°11′54″N 37°09′17″E / 36.1982°N 37.1547°E / 36.1982; 37.1547
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleOttoman architecture
Completed1583
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1
MaterialsStone

Behramiyah Mosque (Arabic: جَامِع الْبَهْرَمِيَّة, romanizedJāmiʿ Bahramīyah) is one of the historical mosques in Aleppo, Syria, dating back to the Ottoman period. It is located in al-Jalloum district to the west of the Citadel, between gate of Antioch and Khan al-Jumrok, within the historic walls of the Ancient City of Aleppo. The mosque was built in 1583 under the patronage of the Ottoman wali of Aleppo Behram Pasha and during the rule of the Ottoman sultan Murad III. It has an Ottoman khanqah-style architecture with circular minaret and a large central dome.[1]

Throughout its history, the mosque was frequently renovated. During the 17th century, the minaret fell down and was re-constructed in 1699. After the deadly earthquake of Aleppo in 1822, the dome was destroyed and renovated in later in 1860.

Gallery

  • Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque above entrance
    Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque above entrance
  • Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque side of entrance
    Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque side of entrance
  • Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque decoration at entrance
    Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque decoration at entrance
  • Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque decoration at entrance
    Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque decoration at entrance
  • Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque portico and courtyard
    Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque portico and courtyard
  • Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque portico
    Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque portico
  • Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque courtyard
    Aleppo Behramiyah Mosque courtyard

See also

References

Further reading

  • "Jami' al-Bahramiyya, Aleppo, Syria". Archnet Digital Archive. Retrieved 20 March 2017.