07 January 2024

pyramid

This ancient mosque with a pyramid shaped minaret sits atop a hill in the city of Ghardaia. It is thought to be the first building in the Ghardaia Palace, built around 1048. The smaller six metre minaret is the older one with the larger 23 metre minaret being built in the 16th C.
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5 comments:

  1. Mail Adventures7.1.24

    Interesting building and stamp. I had to look where Ghardaïa is :)

    My churches are here.

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  2. FinnBadger7.1.24

    Great find for today. My stamp is here: https://envelope100.blogspot.com/2024/01/sunday-stamps-places-of-worship.html

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  3. Joy7.1.24

    Love the combination of red and white clay.
    My churches are here

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  4. marina7.1.24

    Very cool stamp: i love the colors.

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  5. viridian7.1.24

    My stamp set is here:
    https://viridianpostcard.blogspot.com/2024/01/sunday-stamps-places-of-worship.html

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