Usta Murad Mosque
Usta Murad Mosque | |
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مسجد اسطا مراد | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
Location | |
Location | Tunis, Tunisia |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Usta Murad Mosque (Arabic: مسجد اسطا مراد), was a Tunisian mosque located in the medina of Tunis. It does not exist anymore.[1]
Localization[]
The mosque was located in El Hokam Street (Arabic: نهج الحكام).
Etymology[]
It got its name from its founder, the Muradid Dey Usta Murad who founded the Ghar el Melh harbor Porto Farina.[2]
History[]
The mosque was built between 1637 and 1640, which was the Usta Murad's reign period.
References[]
Categories:
- Mosques in Tunis
- 17th-century mosques
- African mosque stubs
- Tunisian building and structure stubs