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02-Jun-2013 Dick Osseman

Jordan Amman 2013 0626.jpg

Pictures of the Al-Husyni Grand Mosque. I was told it is the oldest in town, and was very impressed, till I read it dates from 1924. Until 1904 the ruins of an older mosque were visible here, which itself dated from 634-644, the reign of the Caliph Omar. It is a pleasant place and I was greeted kindly when looking inside, though some people objected to the taking of pictures. It being hot many people were (trying to) sleep, which is a not unusual sight in hot Islamic areas.

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