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Maqam Nabi Yusha'

Coordinates: 32°04′17″N 35°42′32″E / 32.0713211°N 35.7089098°E / 32.0713211; 35.7089098
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Maqam Nabi Yusha'
مقام النبي يوشع
The mausoleum building in the religious complex
Religion
AffiliationIslam
ProvinceBalqa Governorate
StatusActive
Location
LocationAs-Salt, Balqa Governorate, Jordan
Maqam Nabi Yusha' is located in Jordan
Maqam Nabi Yusha'
Location in Jordan
Geographic coordinates32°04′17″N 35°42′32″E / 32.0713211°N 35.7089098°E / 32.0713211; 35.7089098
Architecture
StyleOttoman, Modern
Completed16th century (mausoleum), 2004 (present structure)
Construction cost580,000 dinars
Specifications
Interior area1,400 square metres
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1
Minaret height27 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

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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

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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

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Mausoleum

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The six-metre-long cenotaph placed above the purported grave of Joshua

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

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Exterior facade of the modern mosque building

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]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "مقام النبي يوشع عليه السلام". www.asfarplus.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c d "مقام النبي يوشع". موضوع (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  4. ^ a b c admin (2021-09-24). "ضريح النبي يوشع بن نون‎". visitsalt (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-04.