Maqam Sheikh al-Qatrawani
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The Maqam Sheikh al-Qatrawani (Arabic: مقام الشيخ القطرواني) is an Islamic shrine, located on the Dahrat Hamoud hill about 1.5 km south-west of Atara in Palestine.[1][2][3][4] The maqam was first established during the Mamluk rule over Palestine as one of a series of 16th-century watchtowers overlooking the nearby coast.[2] It stands at 820 metres above sea level.
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Maqam Sheikh al-Qatrawani | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam, Christianity |
Location | |
Location | Atara, Mandatory Palestine |
Geographic coordinates | 31°59′36″N 35°11′52″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Shrine |
Style | Islamic architecture |
Completed | 16th century |
Dome(s) | 2 |
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