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The courtyard and entrance to the mosque inside the Tekkiye complex · Photo: Sali Said · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2018

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Sulaymaniyya Takiyya

Local name: التكية السليمانية

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The handicrafts market within the Tekkiye, which is characterized by its arcaded domes — The handicrafts market within the Tekkiye, which is characterized by its arcaded domes · Photo: Sali Said · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2018

Madrasa of Selim, part of the Takiyya as-Sulaymaniyya complex in Damascus, Syria. — Madrasa of Selim, part of the Takiyya as-Sulaymaniyya complex in Damascus, Syria. · Photo: Amr kelany · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2013

Sulaymaniyya Takiyya – takiyya in Damascus, Syria — Sulaymaniyya Takiyya – takiyya in Damascus, Syria · Photo: Khaled ajlani · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2014

Sulaymaniyya Takiyya — Photo: Frank Kidner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 1993

Salimiyya Madrasa – Ottoman madrasa, part of the Sulaymaniyya Takiyya in Damascus, Syria — Salimiyya Madrasa – Ottoman madrasa, part of the Sulaymaniyya Takiyya in Damascus, Syria · Photo: Dickelbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2010

Salimiyya Madrasa – Ottoman madrasa, part of the Sulaymaniyya Takiyya in Damascus, Syria — Salimiyya Madrasa – Ottoman madrasa, part of the Sulaymaniyya Takiyya in Damascus, Syria · Photo: Dickelbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2010

Sulaymaniyya Takiyya — Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2009

Sulaymaniyya Takiyya — Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2009

Sulaymaniyya Takiyya — Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2009

Sulaymaniyya Takiyya — Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2009

Takiyya as-Süleimaniyya Mosque and the wall surrounding the complex built by Süleyman as seen from the southeast. — Takiyya as-Süleimaniyya Mosque and the wall surrounding the complex built by Süleyman as seen from the southeast. · Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2009

One of some pictures of the mosque, from 1554-9, built along plans by SInan, the great architect. In its front is a courtyard with an ablutions pool. — One of some pictures of the mosque, from 1554-9, built along plans by SInan, the great architect. In its front is a courtyard with an ablutions pool. · Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2008

One of some pictures of the mosque, from 1554-9, built along plans by SInan, the great architect. In its front is a courtyard with an ablutions pool. — One of some pictures of the mosque, from 1554-9, built along plans by SInan, the great architect. In its front is a courtyard with an ablutions pool. · Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2009

Top part of the entrance. One of some pictures of the mosque, from 1554-9, built along plans by SInan, the great architect. In its front is a courtyard with an ablutions pool. — Top part of the entrance. One of some pictures of the mosque, from 1554-9, built along plans by SInan, the great architect. In its front is a courtyard with an ablutions pool. · Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2009

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Source of the status: Wikipedia (no damage reported)

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Wikidata · CC0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (ar) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (de) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (en) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
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Wikipedia (fa) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (fr) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
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Wikipedia (it) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (tr) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (ur) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (zh) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
OpenStreetMap · ODbL · 2026-10-30

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