Dunhuang Mosque
The Dunhuang Mosque (Chinese: 敦煌清真寺; pinyin: Dūn Huáng Qīng Zhēn Sì) is a mosque in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, China.
| Dunhuang Mosque | |
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敦煌清真寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Dunhuang, Gansu, China |
  Shown within China | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°8′19.6″N 94°40′5.4″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Capacity | 100 worshipers |
History
The mosque was originally built in the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in 1917.[1]
Architecture
The mosque consists of a main hall and two side halls. The main hall is located in the west and opposite to the east. The north and south sides of the hall are closed to the main hall. At the back of the main hall, there are two-story building and living room for the imams.
See also
References
- "Dunhuang Mosques". islamichina.com.
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