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Al-Nuriyyah al-Kubra Madrassa, Damascus, Syria
Al-Nuriyyah al-Kubra Madrassa, Damascus, Syria

Al-Nuriyyah al-Kubra School is a historic madrasa complex in Damascus. It contains a mosque and the grave of Nur al-Din al-Zinki, an influential 12th-century…

About Al-Nuriyyah al-Kubra Madrassa

Al-Nuriyyah al-Kubra School is a historic madrasa complex in Damascus. It contains a mosque and the grave of Nur al-Din al-Zinki, an influential 12th-century ruler. Nur al-Din al-Zinki was known for resisting the Crusader states and promoting Sunni religious institutions. The complex showcases medieval Islamic architecture, with a prayer space and the grave of Nur al-Din.

Key facts

Name
Al-Nuriyyah al-Kubra Madrassa
Type
General
City
Damascus
Country
Syria
Address
G854+W29, Damascus, Syria
Coordinates
33.5098279, 36.3049382
Last updated
2026-08-22

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