Maqam Nabi Yusha'
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The Maqam Nabi Yusha' (Arabic: مقام النبي يوشع) is a historic religious complex located in the city of As-Salt, Jordan.[1] It consists of a modern mosque and the 16th-century mausoleum which is attributed to the biblical Joshua.[1]
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Maqam Nabi Yusha' | |
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مقام النبي يوشع | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Province | Balqa Governorate |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | As-Salt, Balqa Governorate, Jordan |
Location in Jordan | |
Geographic coordinates | 32.0713211°N 35.7089098°E / 32.0713211; 35.7089098 |
Architecture | |
Style | Ottoman, Modern |
Completed | 16th century (mausoleum), 2004 (present structure) |
Construction cost | 580,000 dinars |
Specifications | |
Interior area | 1,400 square metres |
Dome(s) | 1 |
Minaret(s) | 1 |
Minaret height | 27 metres |
Shrine(s) | 1 |
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