Depiction of Great Mosque of Mecca

1638-39 (AH 1048)

Chester Beatty
Dublin, Ireland

Depiction of Great Mosque of Mecca. The image is stark and minimalist, consisting of little more than the Ka'ba itself - the most important structure within the mosque precinct.

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Title: Depiction of Great Mosque of Mecca
Date Created: 1638-39 (AH 1048)
Physical Location: Dublin, Ireland
Location Created: North Africa
Original Source: Chester Beatty Library
Rights: © Trustees of the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin
Collection Number: CBL Ar 4223, f.3b
Additional Description: Dala'il al-khayrat (The Guide to Happiness) of al-Jazuli

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