| al-Otrush Mosque | |
|---|---|
جَامِع الْأُطْرُوش | |
 The mosque and its minaret in 2010 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | al-A'jam district, Aleppo |
| Country | Syria |
  Location of the mosque in the Ancient City of Aleppo | |
 Interactive map of al-Otrush Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 36°11′46″N 37°09′48″E / 36.196055°N 37.163444°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | Mamluk |
| Founder |
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| Completed | 1408 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Materials | Stone |
 Ancient Aleppo | |
 Interactive map of Al-Otrush Mosque | |
| Official name | Ancient City of Aleppo |
| Location | Aleppo, Syria |
| Includes | Citadel of Aleppo, Al-Madina Souq |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (iv) |
| Reference | 21 |
| Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
| Endangered | 2013–2020 |
| Area | 364 ha (1.41 sq mi) |
The Al-Otrush Mosque (Arabic: جَامِع الْأُطْرُوش, romanized: Jāmiʿ al-ʾUṭrūš), also known as the Demirdash Mosque, is a mosque in Aleppo, Syria. It is located at the south of the Citadel, in "al-A'jam" district of the Ancient City, a World Heritage Site, near the Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa.
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[edit]Construction of the mosque was initiated in 1393 CE by the Mamluk ruler of Aleppo Aqbogha al-Otrush. However, he died five years later and the mosque was completed by his successor Demirdash al-Nasiri in 1408.[1]
The mosque is famous for its decorated façade and its entrance which is topped with traditional oriental motifs and Islamic muqarnas. The mosque's minaret, located to the left of the main entrance, has a round octangular shape.[2]
The mosque was renovated in 1922.
Gallery
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Exterior of the mosque -
Detail of the mosque façade -
Detail of the mosque façade and minaret -
Detail of the mosque entrance -
The mosque from the north
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Jami' al-Utrush". ArchNet.org. n.d. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ جامع الأطروش أو الدمرداش... تعرفوا على عجائبه! [The wonders of al-Otrush Mosque]. eSyria.com (in Arabic). June 26, 2008.
External links
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Media related to Al-Atroush Mosque at Wikimedia Commons
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