Umayyad Mosque

Islamic mosque in Damascus, Syria (circa 715 CE), a landmark of early Islamic architecture with intricate mosaics.

Core Features

• Built with stone and brick.
• Includes mosaic tiling.

Architectural Connections

• Middle Eastern: Regional tradition.
• Religious: Sacred space.

Related Elements & Structures

Dome of the Rock (related site), Courtyard (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Completed: c. 715 CE

Location: Damascus, Syria

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