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Islam reached Algeria in the 7th century via the Arab conquest of Northern Africa. [11] Islamic conquest brought many of the hallmark features of Muslim cities to Algeria, including the souq as a commercial center, the hammam as a social center, and the mosque and accompanying madrasa as a religious center. [1]
Zayyanid architecture originated in the Kingdom of Tlemcen between the 13th and 16th centuries in the northwestern region of present-day Algeria. It is a continuation of the western Islamic architectural traditions , often known as the "Hispano-Moresque style," with elements that were further developed to create distinctive designs lasting for ...
Architecture; Type: mosque: Completed: 1791-1792: Minaret(s) 2: The Salah Bey Mosque is a mosque in Annaba, Algeria. It was built ... Images of Salah Bey Mosque in ...
Description Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad: M'Sila: 1980 102; iii (cultural) Qal'at Bani Hammad was founded by the Hammadid dynasty in 1007 in a mountain setting, initially as a military stronghold that became their capital. It was influential in the development of the Arab architecture, including in the Maghreb, Andalusia, and Sicily.
Buildings and structures in Algeria by province (47 C) Buildings and structures in Algeria by type (20 C) Lists of buildings and structures in Algeria (1 C, 13 P)
The Great Mosque of Tlemcen (Arabic: الجامع الكبير لتلمسان, el-Jemaa el-Kebir litilimcen) is a major historic mosque in Tlemcen, Algeria. It was founded and first built in 1082 but modified and embellished several times afterwards. It is considered one of the most important examples of architecture under the Almoravid dynasty ...
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The Ketchaoua Mosque (Arabic: جامع كتشاوة), also known as Djamaa Ketchaoua, is a mosque in the city of Algiers, the capital of Algeria.It was built during Ottoman period in the 17th century and is located at the foot of the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.