| Karamanli Mosque | |
|---|---|
 The mosque in 2010 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Tripoli, Tripolitania |
| Country | Libya |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Founder | Ahmed Karamanli |
| Groundbreaking | 1736 |
| Minaret(s) | One |
The Karamanli Mosque, also known as the Ahmed Karamanli Mosque is an 18th-century mosque in Tripoli, Libya. [1]
The mosque is named after Ahmed Karamanli, who started its construction in 1736. It is part of a larger complex which includes a madrasa and tombs of the members of the Karamanli dynasty. The mosque has entrances on three sides.
The mosque was vandalized in 2014 during the Libyan civil war. [2] [3] It's ceramic tiles and marble decorations were damaged during the attack, which was condemned by UNESCO. [4]
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