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Event religious Middle East

Great Mosque of Sana'a

630 CE

One of the oldest mosques in Islam, believed to have been built during the Prophet Muhammad's lifetime and housing ancient Quran…

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Landmark · Middle East

Great Mosque of Sana'a

630 CE – still standing

One of the oldest mosques in Islam, believed to have been built during the Prophet Muhammad's lifetime and housing ancient Quran manuscripts

Standing in 630 CE

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