(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Terrorists detonated an explosive device near the southern wall of the Great Umayyad Mosque in Aleppo city, causing significant damage to the wall and surrounding areas.
In October 2012, terrorists broke into the Mosque, rifling its contents, looting it, damaging its walls and burning some of its contents.
The Great Mosque of Aleppo or the Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo is the largest and one of the oldest mosques in the city of Aleppo, Syria. It is located in al-Jalloum district of the Ancient City of Aleppo near the entrance to Al-Madina Souq. It was built in the beginning of the 8th century. However, the current building of the Mamluk period dates back the 13th century, except the Seljuk minaret which stands since 1090. It is located in its Old City.
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26 February 2013 - 20:30
News ID: 395005
Terrorists detonated an explosive device near the southern wall of the Great Umayyad Mosque in Aleppo city, causing significant damage to the wall and surrounding areas.
