Imam al-Baher Mosque
The Imam al-Bahir Mosque (Arabic: جامع الامام الباهر) was a historic mosque located in the city of Mosul, Iraq. The mosque was commissioned by the Zangid ruler Badr al-Din Lu'lu' in 1259 CE. The building has been restored several times, the last reconstruction in 2022.
| Imam al-Baher Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: جامع الامام الباهر | |
The Imam Al-Bahir Mosque in 2022, after the reconstruction. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Reconstructed |
| Location | |
| Location | Mosul, Iraq |
Location in Iraq | |
| Geographic coordinates | 36°20′43.1″N 43°7′10.3″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Seljuk architecture |
| Founder | Badr al-Din Lu'lu' |
| Date established | 1259 CE |
| Destroyed | 2014 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Dome height (outer) | 17 metres (56 ft) |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Shrine(s) | 1 (before destruction) 0 (after restoration) |
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