The Al-Burtasi Mosque (Arabic: مسجد البرطاسي) is a mosque, located in Tripoli, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. The Burtasi mosque is considered[citation needed] one of the most beautiful Mamluk mosques in Tripoli. It is distinguished by its minaret and by its dark stone front decorated by black lines and white ornamentation.[1][2]: 62ff
| Al-Burtasi Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: مسجد البرطاسي | |
 The mosque entrance in 2022 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Tripoli, North Governorate |
| Country | Lebanon |
  Location of the mosque in Lebanon | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°26′08.5″N 35°50′46.5″E / 34.435694°N 35.846250°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mamluk |
| Date established | before 1381 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | Three |
| Minaret(s) | One |
| Materials | Stone; marble; glass |
History
editThe inscription on the main gate does not provide the date of its construction, but it is inferred that the mosque was constructed before 1381.[1]
The minaret and three domes are distinguishing features of the mosque.[1]: 39
The qibla wall is lined with marble, with the mihrab in the center. The mihrab is decorated with glass mosaic, which is rare for mosques in Tripoli.[1] In front of a golden background, a goblet is shown that holds green acanthus.[2]: 61
Tripoli landmark map
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See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d Salam-Liebich, Hayat (1983), The Architecture of the Mamluk City of Tripoli, pp. 34–51, Wikidata Q115915646
- ^ a b Williams, Caroline (1994). "The Mosque of Sitt Hadaq". Muqarnas. 11: 55–64. ISSN 0732-2992. Wikidata Q115921651.
External links
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