Maqam Nabi Yusha'
| Maqam Nabi Yusha' | |
|---|---|
مقام النبي يوشع | |
 The mausoleum building in the religious complex | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Balqa Governorate |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | As-Salt, Balqa Governorate, Jordan |
  Location in Jordan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°04′17″N 35°42′32″E / 32.0713211°N 35.7089098°E |
| 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 |
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]
History[edit]
The mausoleum dedicated to Joshua was built during the Mamluk period by the governor, Emir Mahdawi.[2] The mausoleum was then rebuilt in the 16th century, during the early years of Ottoman rule.[2][1] Then, during the rule of King Abdullah II, a new mosque and building with facilities was attached to the mausoleum.[2][1] The mausoleum was also renovated.[2][1] Restorations were fully completed in 2004 and the new religious complex was opened in the same year.[2][1]
General specifications[edit]
The religious complex comprises the mausoleum, mosque, as well as facilities for civilians, such as a multi-purpose hall, a library, a cafeteria, a residence for the mosque's imam and a residence for the muezzin.[2][1] The total interior area of the mosque is 1,400 metres.[2][1] A cemetery exists outside the wall of the mausoleum, where devotees and their families are buried.[2][1]
Architectural features[edit]
Mausoleum[edit]
The purported mausoleum of Joshua is the oldest part of the religious complex, dating to the 16th-century with foundation from the Mamluk period.[2] Inside, the cenotaph placed over Joshua's alleged grave is more than six metres long, and covered by a green cloth.[2][3][1] The mausoleum has always been a holy and spiritual site for the residents of As-Salt.[2]
Mosque[edit]
The mosque attached to the mausoleum was completed in 2004 and opened in the same year.[2][3][4] It is a relatively modern structure. The minaret of the mosque is 27 metres tall from the ground up.[2][3][4] Prayer halls in the mosque are gender segregated as well.[2][3][4]
Gallery[edit]
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A plaque which was placed on a wall of the mosque, indicating the opening of the modern building to be in the year 2004 -
Inside the courtyard of the modern structure -
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Another view of Joshua's purported grave
See also[edit]
- Tomb of Joshua, another mausoleum attributed to Joshua in Palestine
- List of mosques in Jordan
- List of burial places of Abrahamic figures
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "مقام النبي يوشع عليه السلام". www.asfarplus.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Atiyat, Omar Al (2017-09-09). "مقام النبي يوشع عليه السلام". Jordan Heritage. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ a b c d "مقام النبي يوشع". موضوع (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ a b c admin (2021-09-24). "ضريح النبي يوشع بن نون". visitsalt (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-04.