Great Mosque of Constantine
مسجد الجامع الكبير قسنطينة
Religion
AffiliationIslam
DistrictConstantine
ProvinceConstantine
Location
LocationLarbi Ben M'hidi Street Constantine, Algeria
MunicipalityConstantine
Great Mosque of Constantine is located in Algeria
Great Mosque of Constantine
Shown within Algeria
Geographic coordinates36°21′57″N 6°36′46″E / 36.36583°N 6.61278°E / 36.36583; 6.61278
Architecture
Typemosque
StyleIslamic, Ottoman style
Completed1163 [1]
Specifications
Capacity1500 worshippers
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1

The Great Mosque of Constantine (Arabic: مسجد الجامع الكبير قسنطينة), or Djamâa El Kebir is a mosque located in Constantine, Algeria.[2]

History

The Great Mosque of Constantine is a historical mosque located in the city centre of Constantine in Larbi Ben M'hidi Street. The construction of the mosque dates back to 1135 AD, during the rule of the Hammadid dynasty, The mosque has submitted many changes, expansions and renovations during its long history. Including during the Ottoman era in 1766, and during the French occupation of Algeria.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Abdulaziz Saoud Awaid (10 September 2013). "Great Mosque of Constantine". aathaar.net. Constantine, Algeria: Aathaar. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  2. ↑ Davies, Ethel. North Africa: The Roman Coast. p. 215.
  3. ↑ Abdulmnam Samakie (8 May 2017). "Great Mosque of Constantine". archiqoo.com. Constantine, Algeria: Archiqoo. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
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