Construction

Construction of Caramanli mosque

mosque in Tripoli, Libya

1736
North Africa

The Karamanli Mosque, also known as the Ahmed Karamanli Mosque, is an 18th-century mosque in Tripoli, Libya.

History

The mosque is named after Ahmed Karamanli, who started its construction in 1736. It is part of a larger complex which includes a madrasa and tombs of the members of the Karamanli dynasty. The mosque has entrances on three sides.

The mosque was vandalized in 2014 during the Libyan civil war. It's ceramic tiles and marble decorations were damaged during the attack, which was condemned by UNESCO.

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