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===Bardabakiya Court Mosque (Amir Bardabak al-Dawadar School)=== | ===Bardabakiya Court Mosque (Amir Bardabak al-Dawadar School)=== | ||
This mosque is located in the al-Shuja'iya neighborhood of Gaza. It is famous for having two beautiful and eye-catching minarets. The architecture of this mosque and its minarets dates back to the beautiful architecture of the Mamluk era. | This mosque is located in the al-Shuja'iya neighborhood of Gaza. It is famous for having two beautiful and eye-catching minarets. The architecture of this mosque and its minarets dates back to the beautiful architecture of the Mamluk era. | ||
It was built in the mid-14th century AD (8th century AH). Later, it was used as a school under the name of al-Shuja'iya School. Then, it was used as the headquarter of the Sharia court, therefore, it was called Court Mosque in the local language. | It was built in the mid-14th century AD (8th century AH). Later, it was used as a school under the name of al-Shuja'iya School. Then, it was used as the headquarter of the Sharia court, therefore, it was called Court Mosque in the local language. | ||