Great Mosque of Samarra

Islamic mosque in Samarra, Iraq (851 CE), with brick and spiral minaret.

Core Features

• Built with brick.
• Includes masonry.

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Regional tradition.
• Religious: Sacred space.

Related Elements & Sites

Great Mosque of Cordoba (related site), Minaret (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Completed: 851 CE

Location: Samarra, Iraq

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