The Umayyad Mosque (Arabic: الجامع الأموي, romanized: al-Jāmiʿ al-Umawī), also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, located in the old city of Damascus, the capital of Syria, is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world.

2025年1月15日 · Great Mosque of Damascus, the earliest surviving stone mosque, built between 705 and 715 CE by the Umayyad Caliph al-Walid I. The mosque stands on the site of a 1st-century Hellenic temple to Jupiter and of a later church of St. John the Baptist.

2024年12月8日 · The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, is a historic marvel situated in the heart of Damascus’ ancient city. Renowned as one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world, it is a testament to …

2021年8月25日 · Also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, the Umayyad Mosque in Syria is not only one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world, but is the fourth holiest site in Islam. The mosque was built on top of a basilica to St John the Baptist after the Muslims took Damascus in 634 AD.

Founded in 705, the Great Umayyad Mosque in Damascus was a major milestone in the development of the first arts of Islam, nourished by the artistic traditions of late-antique Syria and strongly influenced by Byzantine and Sassanid art.

The Umayyad Mosque (الجامع الأموي), also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus (جامع بني أمية الكبير), located in the old city of Damascus, is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world. It is considered by some Muslims to be the fourth-holiest place in Islam.

When Damascus became the capital of the Umayyad dynasty, the early 8th century caliph al-Walid envisioned a beautiful mosque at the heart of his new capital city, one that would rival any of the great religious buildings of the Christian world.

2024年5月27日 · The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Syria. Built between 705 and 715 CE during the reign of the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I, this magnificent structure has stood the test of time, serving as a center of worship, learning, and ...

2018年5月7日 · Located in the heart of the Ancient City of Damascus, The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, is one of the oldest and holiest Islamic monuments in the world. The site of the Umayyad mosque today has been a place of worship for more than three millennia.

2024年8月18日 · The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, is one of the most significant and ancient mosques in the Islamic world. Located in the heart of Damascus, Syria, this architectural masterpiece is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the rich Islamic history that has shaped the region.