The Umeyad mosque

Collection title

Land of Islam

ID

JRT00412

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

2000

Production year

2000

Abstract

The episode describes, the Omeyade mosque in Damascus. It supplies details on the huge minarets. The eastern minaret, built on an old temple, appears as a tower, whereas the western one is characterized by its colors (red, yellow and black), in addition to Omar's gate that leads to Damascus districts and the old markets. The episode introduces the most beautiful minaret called the" bride's minaret". It is said to be built by one of the wealthy brides. Not far from it, is a perfectly decorated dome which shows the thriving Islamic conquests during the Omeyade era. The Omeyade mosque was a place of worship, science and knowledge.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Archaeological sites

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages
• Historical heritages / Arab and muslim worlds
• Society and way of life / Religious Practices

Credits / Cast

• Al Majali Bakr - Author of original work
• Al Majali Bakr - Speaker
• Ezzoghbi Nasser - Director

Period of events

• From 500 to 1000

Map locations

• Syria - Inland - Damascus

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

9m34

Additional information

The Umeyad mosque - minarets - dome - old markets - mosqu facilities - worshippers