The Qubbat az-Zum Mosque (Arabic: مسجد قبة الزوم) is a historic mosque and tourist attraction located in the town of Jibla, Yemen. It was built in the 16th century by a man named Sheikh Ya'qub.
| Qubbat az-Zum Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: مسجد قبة الزوم | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | South Arabia |
| Location | |
| Location | Jibla, Yemen |
| Country | Yemen |
  Location in Yemen | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°55′23.37″N 44°8′52.94″E / 13.9231583°N 44.1480389°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Islamic architecture |
| Date established | 16th century |
Names
editThe mosque is also known as the Qubbat Bayt az-Zum Mosque, and is also named the Qubbat ash-Sheikh Ya'qub az-Zum Mosque after its builder.[1][2][3]
History
editAccording to an inscription present on the mihrab, the mosque was built in 921 AH (1515–1516 in the Gregorian calendar).[1][2][3] The architect of the mosque was Muhammad ibn Idris al-Habshi.[1] The builder of the mosque was a certain Sheikh Ya'qub, who allocated a document that contained the lands and properties that were endowed for the mosque as well as indicated all the expenses and services.[1]
Purpose
editThe mosque is still used for prayers to this day.[1][2][3] It is one of the tourist attractions of the historic city of Jibla.[4][5]
Gallery
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A more complete look at the mosque -
Closer look at the mosque's minaret -
The mosque in the landscape of Jibla
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Jarallah (2012). "Qubbat az-Zum Mosque in Jibla, Yemen: An archaeological and documentary study". Yearbook of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists: Studies in the Antiquities of the Arab World. 15 (1): 1439 – via Egyptian Journals.
- ^ a b c Ahmad, Fouad (5 May 2007). "Jibla: The history of a great queen, whose name is attributed to the maker of pottery". Al Jumhuriya.
- ^ a b c Zaher, Sadiq (12 October 2010). "The city of Jibla, a green poem and a lovely symphony!". Al Ganob.
- ^ "Jibla, Yemen". Around the World in 80 Clicks. May 2004.
- ^ "Jibla and its surroundings". UNESCO World Heritage Convention (in French). 8 July 2002.
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