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Great Mosque of Ramla

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Founded in Ramla, Israel around 717 CE by Umayyad Caliph Suleiman ibn Abd al-Malik when he established the city, it is among the earliest mosques in the Levant, with a medieval minaret still standing.

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Where is the Great Mosque of Ramla?

The Great Mosque of Ramla is in Ramla, Israel. It stands in the city founded by the Umayyad Caliph Suleiman ibn Abd al-Malik.

When was the Great Mosque of Ramla founded?

The mosque was founded around 717 CE, when Suleiman ibn Abd al-Malik established Ramla. It is therefore among the earliest mosques in the Levant.

What historic feature survives at the Great Mosque of Ramla?

A medieval minaret still stands at the site. The surviving tower is one of the mosque's most recognizable historic features.

Who founded the Great Mosque of Ramla?

The mosque is associated with Umayyad Caliph Suleiman ibn Abd al-Malik. It was founded when he established the city of Ramla around 717 CE.

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