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Umayyad Mosque Damascus

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Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

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Umayyad Mosque Damascus photo copyrighted by: Brian McMorrow

The Umayyad Mosque plan articulated the rising political status of the Islamic world as a major world power. The minaret in the southeastern corner is called the Minaret of Jesus, because of a Muslim tradition that says this is where Jesus will appear on the Day of Judgment.

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