Medina, Medina, Hejaz, Saudi Arabia
Mosque Complex · Various · 7th Century - Present
The Seven Mosques is a complex of six small historic mosques located on the western edge of the Sela' Mountain in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The complex consists of six mosques in reality, but is known as the Seven Mosques because the Masjid al-Qiblatayn is often included.
Construction: 7th Century – Ongoing
Founder: Various Sahaba
Key figures: Salman al-Farsi, Abu Bakr, Umar, Ali
Significance: Associated with the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq).
- 627: Battle of the Trench
Architectural styles: Simple Islamic
Materials: Stone, Concrete
- Al-Fath Mosque: The largest of the seven, on a hilltop.
- Salman al-Farsi Mosque: Dedicated to the companion who suggested digging the trench.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Open site.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Partial. Some are on hills.
Official site: http://www.sauditourism.sa
Address: As Salam Rd, Medina 42311, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 24.4783, 39.5939