Mosque-Madrasa of al-Asifyah
The Mosque-Madrasa of al-Asifyah (Arabic: مدرسة الآصفية) is a complex of mosque and madrasa located near the riverbank of Tigris, in Baghdad, Iraq. The mosque and its associated complex including school buildings, old courts and other former government buildings, and a palace are contained within a 7.57-hectare (18.7-acre) site alongside the banks of the Tigris that forms part of a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| Mosque-Madrasa of Al-Asifyah | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque and madrasa |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Tigris riverbank, Baghdad, Iraq |
Location in Iraq | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33.3389°N 44.3892°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | |
| Creator | Dawud Pasha |
| Date established | 1608 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 500 worshipers |
| Interior area | 400 square metres (4,300 sq ft) |
| Dome(s) | 2 |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Shrine(s) | 1 (dedicated to Al-Kulayni) |
The mosque complex also includes a small shrine, which is believed to entomb the remains of al-Kulayni.
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