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Description
Property Name: Queen Alia Mausoleum and Mosque
Inventory No: 962-6-1
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2009-07-30
Country (State party): Jordan
Province: Amman
Town:
Geographic coordinates: 31° 58′ 14.86″ N
35° 47′ 6.82″ E
Historic Period: 20th century, 2nd half
Year of Construction: 1980
Style: Contemporary
Original Use: Mosque, Mausoleum
Current Use: Mosque, Mausoleum
Architect: Halcrow Group Architectural Practice
Significance
Located near the Royal Palace, the complex includes a prayer hall and the mausoleum of the late Queen. The mosque is covered with ferroconcrete mesh domes surfaced with trowelled concrete skins.
Selection Criteria
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
The site lies atop a prominent hill not far from the Royal Palace. The prayer hall, which accommodates 500 person, is covered with a large central dome and the four lateral areas are covered with smaller ones. To the right of the main entry is placed the black marble sarcophagus of the late Queen.
In good condition.
References
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