The mosque has impressive dimensions. It is surrounded by a huge courtyard that will immerse you in a quiet atmosphere, in the heart of the city. Once inside, you can see a large square patio, 90 meters long, with a large central fountain.
One of the most unique parts of the mosque is its minaret. It was built in 1296, as a special independent structure, surrounded by an external staircase.
The effect of the Great Mosque of Samarra is evident in the minaret built in the western ziyada. The effect is seen most obviously in the fact that the staircase winds itself around the outside body of the minaret and not within the interior, as is typical of most mosques in the Islamic world. This plan is identical to the minaret of the Great Mosque of Samarra, known for its spiralled shape.
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