Sanniriya Mosque

Sanniriya Mosque is a mosque located in the center of the village of Sanniriya in the Qalqilya Governorate in the West Bank, Palestine. It is considered one of the archaeological and historical landmarks of the Qalqilya Governorate.

History

The construction of the mosque dates back to the year 1375, during the Islamic era, in the period of the Mamluk state.

Description

The mosque consists of two floors: the first dates back to the Mamluk era, while the second is a newer structure built during the Ottoman Empire.

Architecture

The historic Sanniriya Mosque was built according to the style and principles of Islamic architecture, and it features arches, corners, vaults, and domes.
On the main entrance of the old mosque are stones engraved with an eight-pointed star and the emblem of the Mamluk state.
On the southern side of the mosque, there is a small window leading to graves and remnants of ancient ruins, and there is also a cave beneath the mosque’s structure.