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The Great Mosque of Algiers (Arabic: الجامع الكبير‎ Jemaa Kebir) or “Djama’a al-Kebir” (meaning Great Mosque) is a mosque in Algiers Algeria located very close to Algiers Harbor. An inscription on the minbar منبر) or the pulpit testifies to fact that the mosque was built in 1097. It is also known by several other names such as Grand Mosque d’Alger Djamaa al-Kebir El Kebir Mosque and Jami Masjid. It is one of the few remaining examples of Almoravid architecture.

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