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| Great Mosque of Algiers ( Algeria ) |
Property Name : Great Mosque of Algiers
| Inventory No: |
213-21-2 |
| Date of infill of the inventory form: |
2009-08-20 |
| Country (State party): |
Algeria |
| Province : |
Algiers |
| Town: |
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| Geographic coordinates: |
36° 47' 5.66" N
3° 3' 46.99" E |
| Historic Period: |
11th century, 2nd half |
| Year of Construction: |
1097 |
| Style: |
Almovarid |
| Orginal Use : |
Mosque |
| Current Use : |
Mosque |
| Architect: |
Unknown.
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| Significance
Great Mosque of Algiers is one of the most important examples that survive from Almoravid period. The mosque was constructed by the order of Sultan Ali Ibn Yusuf in the end of 11th century, situated close to the sea shore. The minaret was constructed in 1324 by Ziyyanid sultan in Tlemcen. The exterior gallery of the mosque was constructed in 1840.
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| Selection Criteria
iii. to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
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