Place:Great Mosque of Samarra, Salah ad Din, Arbil, Iraq

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NameGreat Mosque of Samarra
TypeCity or town
Located inSalah ad Din, Arbil, Iraq


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The Great Mosque of Samarra (, or ) is a mosque from the 9th century CE located in Samarra, Iraq. The mosque was commissioned in 848 and completed in 851 by the Abbasid caliph Al-Mutawakkil who reigned (in Samarra) from 847 until 861. At the time of construction, it was the world's largest mosque. It is known for its high minaret encircled by a spiral ramp. The mosque is located within the Samarra Archaeological City UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed in 2007.

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