Great Mosque of Tlemcen
Tlemcen, Algeria
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The Great Mosque of Tlemcen in Algeria was founded in 1082 and stands as one of the most significant architectural achievements of the Almoravid dynasty. The structure underwent repeated modifications and embellishments over centuries, with major expansions and the construction of its minaret occurring during the Zayyanid era. The mosque exemplifies Islamic architecture of medieval North Africa, bearing witness to multiple phases of patronage and refinement across successive dynasties.
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- Built
- Type
- mosque
- Place
- Tlemcen, Algeria
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