Emir Munzer Mosque
Emir Munzer Mosque | |
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جامع الأمير منذر | |
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Location | Beirut, Lebanon |
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Type | Mosque |
Creator | Emir Munzer Al-Tannoukhi |
Emir Munzer Mosque (Arabic: جامع الأمير منذر) is a mosque located in Beirut Central District, Lebanon.
Overview[]
The mosque was constructed by Emir Munzer Al-Tannoukhi, who was the Governor of Beirut between 1616 and 1633. Partly damaged during the Lebanese Civil War, the mosque was restored in 2002.
Construction and history[]
This mosque was constructed by Emir Munzer Al-Tannoukhi. The mosque was also known as Masjid Al-Naoufara because of the fountain in its courtyard. The mosque has two entrances: the original 17th century arch portal from Souk Al-Bazarkhan, and a second entrance with three arches, added when the adjacent building was demolished to make way for the new Emir Fakhreddine Street (later renamed ). Roman granite columns were re-used in the construction of the mosque’s courtyard. In 1749, the brothers Emir Melhem and Emir Mansour Haydar Al-Shehab restored the building. Partly damaged during the Civil War (1975-1990), the mosque was restored in 2002.
Timeline[]
1616-1633: Emir Munzer Al-Tannoukhi, governor of Beirut, built the mosque when he was in power between 1616-1633.
1749: The building was restored by brothers Emir Melhem and Emir Mansour Haydar Al-Shehab.
1975-1990: Mosque was partly damaged during the Lebanese Civil War.
2002: The mosque was restored.
See also[]
References[]
- Al-Wali, Sheikh Mohammad Taha (1973) Tarikh al-masajid wal jawami’ al-sharifa fi Bayrout, Dar al-Kotob, Beirut.
- Hallaq, Hassan (1987) Al-tarikh alijtima'i wa al-siyasi wa al-iqtisadi fi Bayrut, [Social, Political and Economic History of Beirut], Dar al-Jamia’t Beirut.
- Hallaq, Hassan (1987) Bayrut al-mahrousa fil'ahd al-'uthmâni, [Beirut during the Ottoman Period], Dar Al-Jami'at, Beirut.
- Buildings and structures in Beirut
- Monuments and memorials in Lebanon
- Mosques in Beirut
- Tourist attractions in Beirut