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{{Short description|Mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon}} |
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The '''Al-Burtasi''' is a [[mosque]] in [[Tripoli, Lebanon]]. |
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| name = Al-Burtasi Mosque |
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The Burtasi mosque is considered one of the most beautiful Mamluks mosques in Tripoli. It is distinguished by its minaret and by its dark stone front decorated by black lines and white ornamentations. |
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| native_name = {{langx|ar|مسجد البرطاسي}} |
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| image = Al-Burtasi Mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon 01.jpg |
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| caption = The mosque entrance in 2022 |
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| map_caption = Location of the mosque in [[Lebanon]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|34|26|08.5|N|35|50|46.5|E|type:landmark_region:LB|display=inline,title}} |
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| religious_affiliation = [[Islam]] |
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| location = [[Tripoli, Lebanon|Tripoli]], [[North Governorate]] |
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| established = before 1381 |
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The '''Al-Burtasi Mosque''' ({{langx|ar|مسجد البرطاسي}}) is a [[mosque]], located in [[Tripoli, Lebanon|Tripoli]], in the [[Northern Governorate]] of [[Lebanon]]. The Burtasi mosque is considered{{cn|date=December 2024}} one of the most beautiful [[Mamluk architecture|Mamluk]] mosques in Tripoli. It is distinguished by its [[minaret]] and by its dark stone front decorated by black lines and white ornamentation.<ref name=Salam-Liebich>{{Cite Q |Q115915646 |last=Salam-Liebich |first=Hayat |date=1983 |pp=34–51}}</ref><ref name=Williams>{{Cite Q |Q115921651 |last=Williams |first=Caroline }}</ref>{{rp|62ff}} |
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{{coord missing|Lebanon}} |
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== History == |
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[[Category:Mamluk architecture in Lebanon]] |
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The inscription on the main gate does not provide the date of its construction, but it is inferred that the mosque was constructed before 1381.<ref name=Salam-Liebich/> |
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The [[minaret]] and three domes are distinguishing features of the mosque.<ref name=Salam-Liebich/>{{rp|39}} |
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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.<ref name=Salam-Liebich/> In front of a golden background, a goblet is shown that holds green [[Acanthus (plant)|acanthus]].<ref name=Williams/>{{rp|61}} |
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== Tripoli landmark map == |
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{{Tripoli Lebanon City Centre Map|float=left}}{{clear}} |
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== See also == |
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{{stack|{{portal|Islam|Lebanon}}}} |
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* [[Islam in Lebanon]] |
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* [[List of mosques in Lebanon]] |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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{{commons category-inline}} |
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{{Mosques in Lebanon}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Burtasi Mosque}} |
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[[Category:14th-century mosques in Lebanon]] |
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[[Category:Mamluk mosques in Lebanon]] |
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[[Category:Mosque buildings with domes in Lebanon]] |
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[[Category:Mosque buildings with minarets in Lebanon]] |
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[[Category:Mosques in Tripoli, Lebanon]] |
[[Category:Mosques in Tripoli, Lebanon]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 11 December 2024
| Al-Burtasi Mosque | |
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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 |
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
History
[edit]The 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
[edit]City Centre of Tripoli, Lebanon
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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