Al-Saleh
Ramadan partially opened / September, 2008, as many people from the
governorates of Sana'a and visitors go to pray in it.President
mosque built at the expense of the president is considered to be a
major Islamic building and one of Sana'a city distinctive features.The mosque is characterized by its own six towers, each reaching a height of 100 meters, and has five vertices. Four
small domes all 20.35 meters high and 15.6 meters in diameter, while
the large central dome is 39.6 meters high and 27.4 meters in diameter. The entire structure was built according to the highest standards of safety.Mosque,
by nature, are intended to serve as an enduring symbol of the heritage
of both Islam and Yemen, and therefore, must be able to withstand the
ravages of time. With this in mind, the building materials were chosen for their durability and resistance to extreme weather conditions.The
main structure of the building was made of concrete reinforced concrete
Yemen, thanks to its reputation for excellent quality. Moreover,
President Saleh ordered that the vast stone building mosques to be
carried out exclusively with the materials available in the country.Taking
their cue from the ancient architectural feats Yemen, such as Temple of
Bilqis and Marib Dam, the architect of this mosque was determined to
mimic certain characteristics, because they have certainly stood the
test of time.Mosque complex, which includes a number of support buildings, is a large-occupies an area of 27.300 square meters. Mainhall
maoque itself has an area of 13.596 square meters; ceiling rose to a
height of 24 meters, and is surmounted by a fine dome pattern. This hall has a capacity of up to 44.000 people at a time, and have a separate women's division.Although
the mosque was built in the traditional style clearly reflects the
ancient Himyarite dimensional architecture with stone and other building
material found in the country, yet modern structure built according to
the highest international standards.Construction
of the mosque Al Saleh inspiration to bridge the gap between the
ancient civilizations of Yemen and architectural heritage and modern
technology, and efficiently integrate legacy appreciated and novel
innovation. It also will pale important role as a source for scholarly research in the social sciences and religion. Al Saleh is bound to become a major institutional culture Yemen painful for years to come.
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