| Maqam Nabi Yusha' | |
|---|---|
مقام النبي يوشع | |
 The mausoleum building in the religious complex | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Balqa Governorate |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | As-Salt, Balqa Governorate, Jordan |
  Location in Jordan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°04′17″N 35°42′32″E / 32.0713211°N 35.7089098°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Ottoman, Modern |
| Completed | 16th century (mausoleum), 2004 (present structure) |
| Construction cost | 580,000 dinars |
| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 1,400 square metres |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 27 metres |
| Shrine(s) | 1 |
The Maqam Nabi Yusha' (Arabic: مقام النبي يوشع) is a historic religious complex located in the city of As-Salt, Jordan.[1] It consists of a modern mosque and the 16th-century mausoleum which is attributed to the biblical Joshua.[1]
History
The mausoleum dedicated to Joshua was built during the Mamluk period by the governor, Emir Mahdawi.[2] The mausoleum was then rebuilt in the 16th century, during the early years of Ottoman rule.[2][1] Then, during the rule of King Abdullah II, a new mosque and building with facilities was attached to the mausoleum.[2][1] The mausoleum was also renovated.[2][1] Restorations were fully completed in 2004 and the new religious complex was opened in the same year.[2][1]
General specifications
The religious complex comprises the mausoleum, mosque, as well as facilities for civilians, such as a multi-purpose hall, a library, a cafeteria, a residence for the mosque's imam and a residence for the muezzin.[2][1] The total interior area of the mosque is 1,400 metres.[2][1] A cemetery exists outside the wall of the mausoleum, where devotees and their families are buried.[2][1]
Architectural features
Mausoleum
The purported mausoleum of Joshua is the oldest part of the religious complex, dating to the 16th-century with foundation from the Mamluk period.[2] Inside, the cenotaph placed over Joshua's alleged grave is more than six metres long, and covered by a green cloth.[2][3][1] The mausoleum has always been a holy and spiritual site for the residents of As-Salt.[2]
Mosque
The mosque attached to the mausoleum was completed in 2004 and opened in the same year.[2][3][4] It is a relatively modern structure. The minaret of the mosque is 27 metres tall from the ground up.[2][3][4] Prayer halls in the mosque are gender segregated as well.[2][3][4]
Gallery
A plaque which was placed on a wall of the mosque, indicating the opening of the modern building to be in the year 2004
Inside the courtyard of the modern structure
Another view of Joshua's purported grave
See also
- Tomb of Joshua, another mausoleum attributed to Joshua in Palestine
- List of mosques in Jordan
- List of burial places of Abrahamic figures
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "مقام النبي يوشع عليه السلام". www.asfarplus.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Atiyat, Omar Al (2017-09-09). "مقام النبي يوشع عليه السلام". Jordan Heritage. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- 1 2 3 4 "مقام النبي يوشع". موضوع (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- 1 2 3 admin (2021-09-24). "ضريح النبي يوشع بن نون". visitsalt (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-04.