The Full List To
Islamic Landmarks
Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Palestine
691–692CE
The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It was initially constructed by the Umayyad Caliphate on the orders of Abd al-Malik during the Second Fitna in 691–692 CE. The Dome of the Rock is considered to be the world’s oldest surviving work of Islamic architecture . Its architecture and mosaics were patterned after nearby Byzantine churches and palaces
Source:Dome of the Rock - Wikipedia
The Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
608 C.E
The Kaaba, also spelled Kaʿbah, is a shrine located near the center of the Great Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is considered by Muslims everywhere to be the most sacred spot on Earth. Muslims orient themselves toward this small shrine during their five daily prayers, bury their dead facing its meridian, and cherish the ambition of visiting it on pilgrimage, or hajj, in accord with the command set out in the Quran.
Source: Kaaba | Definition, Interior, Black Stone, & Facts | Britannica
Qusayr Amra (Desert Palace) in Jordan
723-743 AD
Qusayr Amra, also known as Quseir Amra or Qasr Amra, is a desert castle located in present-day eastern Jordan. It was built sometime between 723 and 743 by Walid Ibn Yazid, the future Umayyad caliph Walid II. The small pleasure palace is exceptionally well-preserved and comprises a reception hall and hammam (a bath complex with changing room, warm and hot rooms), both richly decorated with figurative murals that reflect the secular art of the time .
The Great Mosque at Damascus, Syria
705-715 AD
The Great Mosque of Damascus, also known as the Umayyad Mosque, is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world. It is located in the old city of Damascus, the capital of Syria. The mosque was built between 705 and 715 CE by the Umayyad Caliph al-Walīd I. Its religious importance stems from the eschatological reports concerning the mosque, and historic events associated with it. Christian and Muslim traditions alike consider it the burial place of John the Baptist’s head.
The Great Mosque in Córdoba/Mosque-Cathedral in Spain
784 AD
The Great Mosque of Córdoba, also known as the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, is an Islamic mosque in Córdoba, Spain that was converted into a Christian cathedral in the 13th century. The original structure was built by the Umayyad ruler ʿAbd ar-Rahmān I in 784–786 with extensions in the 9th and 10th centuries that doubled its size, ultimately making it one of the largest sacred buildings in the Islamic world .
Fatehpur Sikri (City) and its Friday mosque in India
1571 - 1585 AD
Fatehpur Sikri is a city in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city was founded in 1569 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. The Jama Mosque or Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri is one of the largest mosques in India and was completed in 1571. It contains elements of Persian and Indian architecture with “chatri” styled domes and Mirhabs
Source : https://lighttravelaction.com/places-to-visit-fatehpur-sikri-uttar-pradesh/
The tomb of Akbar's father, Humayun, in Delhi, India
1558- 1572 AD
Humayun’s Tomb is a mausoleum complex in Delhi, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his father, Humayun. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum under her patronage in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her. The tomb is the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent and is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India.
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India
1653 AD
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction started in 1632 and was completed in 1653. The monument was built entirely out of white marble, which was brought in from all over India and central Asia. The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. The architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad-Ahmad Lahori .
The Alhambra's palace chambers, in Spain
1200-1300 AD
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was originally constructed as a small fortress in AD 889 on the remains of Roman fortifications, and then largely ignored until its ruins were renovated and rebuilt in the mid-13th century by the Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada, who built its current palace and walls . It was converted into a royal palace in 1333 by Yusuf I, Sultan of Granada
Source : Alhambra - Wikipedia
Isfahan (City) and its Friday Mosque in Iran
841 AD
Isfahan is a city in central Iran known for its Persian architecture. The Masjed-e Jāmé (‘Friday mosque’) located in the historic center of Isfahan can be seen as a stunning illustration of the evolution of mosque architecture over twelve centuries, starting in AD 841. It is the oldest preserved edifice of its type in Iran and a prototype for later mosque designs throughout Central Asia .
Source : https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1397
The Great Mosque in Xian, China
742 AD
The Great Mosque of Xi’an is China’s largest mosque and is located near the Drum Tower on 30 Huajue Lane in Xi’an city. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is still an active place of worship 1. The mosque covers an area of over 12,000 square meters (39,370 square feet) and is divided into 4 courtyards with landscaped gardens, arches, and towers. It is one of the largest active mosques in the Far East and one of the oldest effectively intact mosques still standing anywhere in the world.
Source: https://www.chinatravel.com/xian/attraction/great-mosque
The Shehzade mosque complex
1544 AD
The Şehzade Mosque (Turkish: Şehzade Camii, from the original Persian شاهزاده Šāhzādeh, meaning “prince”) is a 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque located in the district of Fatih, on the third hill of Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent as a memorial to his son Şehzade Mehmed who died in 1543. The mosque is sometimes referred to as the “Prince’s Mosque” in English .
The Süleyman the Magnificent mosque complex
1550-1557
The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. An inscription specifies the foundation date as 1550 and the inauguration date as 1557. It is one of the best-known sights of Istanbul, and from its location on the Third Hill, it commands an extensive view of the city around the Golden Horn.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%BCleymaniye_Mosque
The Selimiye Mosque:
1568 - 15751
The Selimiye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the city of Edirne (formerly Adrianople), Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan between 1568 and 1575. It was considered by Sinan to be his masterpiece and is one of the highest achievements of Islamic architecture as a whole and Ottoman architecture in particular.
