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jun 2, 736 - The Great Mosque

Description:

8th century
Damascus, Syria

Site and plan: holy for Muslims, Christians, and Jews; open atrium recalls Roman architecture

decoration: caliph hired Byzantine artisans to create mosaics, palatial and vegetal designs show Byzantine influence

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Date:

jun 2, 736
Now
~ 1290 years ago

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