4/25/08

HABIB-I NECCAR MOSQUE


The mosque is located at the junction of Kurtulus Street and Kemalpasa Street.The mosque bears the name of a resident of Antakya who was the first believer in the disciples of Jesus and who sacrificed his life for them.Habib Neccar's tomb is located in the northeastern corner of the mosque at a depth of 4 meters.The mosque today is an Ottoman structure.It is surrounded by madrasa rooms and the fountain in the courtyard of the mosque dates back to the 19th century.

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