Great Mosque of Constantine

The Great Mosque of Constantine (Arabic: مسجد الجامع الكبير قسنطينة), or Djamâa El Kebir is a mosque located in Constantine, Algeria.^[2]

Great Mosque of Constantine
مسجد الجامع الكبير قسنطينة
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Location
Municipality	Constantine
State	Constantine
Country	Algeria
Shown within Northern Algeria
Geographic coordinates	36°21′57″N 6°36′46″E
Architecture
Type	mosque
Style	Ottoman
Completed	1163 [1]
Specifications
Capacity	1,500 worshippers
Dome(s)	1
Minaret(s)	1

History

The Great Mosque of Constantine is a historical mosque located in the city centre of Constantine in Larbi Ben M'hidi Street. The construction of the mosque dates back to 1135 AD, during the rule of the Hammadid dynasty, The mosque has submitted many changes, expansions and renovations during its long history. Including during the Ottoman era in 1766, and during the French occupation of Algeria.^[3]

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  Inside the Great Mosque of Constantine
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  Prayer Hall & Mihrab (niche)
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  Southern entrance and The Minaret

See also

• Ahmed Bey Palace
• Emir Abdelkader Mosque
• El Bey Mosque
• Sidi Lakhdar Mosque
• List of mosques in Algeria