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Built in 1185, the mausoleum is dedicated to Ḥasan of Basra, an early Muslim theologian.
The Mausoleum of Imam Hasan of Basra is a historic mausoleum and shrine in Basra, in the Basra Governorate of Iraq. The shrine commemorating the renowned Sunni Islamic ulama, Hasan of Basra. Hasan of Basra, nicknamed as Abi Sayeed, was born two years before the end of the era of the second Caliph Umar. The mausoleum is located in the Zubayr district where many cemeteries are situated.
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جامع خطوة الإمام علي
Founded in 635, this is one of the oldest mosque in the history of Islam. Parts of the original structure remain. It's often referred to as the old mosque of Basra.
There has been an Armenian church at this site in old Basra since 1736, the current building dates back to the late 19th century.
كنيسة القديس توما الكلدانية
Oldest still standing church, dating back to 1886. It features a small museum of religious artifacts which can be visited upon request.
Largest mosque in Basra.