Arabic inscriptions, Prayer Hall, King Mosque
Arabic inscriptions around the ceiling citing the 99 beautiful names of God, in the Prayer Hall of the King Mosque or Xhamia Mbret, 15th century, in Berat, South-Central Albania, capital of the District of Berat and the County of Berat. Also known as the Mosque of Sultan Bayazit, it was renovated 1823-33. The mosque is part of a social religious complex, with the Tekkes, the library, and guest rooms of the dervishes. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
13428506
Media ID
45102233
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3713px x 3744px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
