This is a door to one of the oldest mosques in Jeddah, located in the Al Balad area. Over the centuries as the streets of the Old Town were paved and repaved, each time another layer of pavement was added on top of the existing street. As a result the door of this mosque appears to be sunken, when in fact it is the street in front of it that has been built up. It's become a really awkward looking way to enter the mosque. I do however appreciate the arched detail work above the door and I love the bright orange paint.
Yes, it is a beautiful old door and arch.
ReplyDeleteAnd its sunken appearance makes a good teaching opportunity.
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Oh goodie, Dina - you always have such interesting posts.
DeleteWhat a picture!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details of that really old door, Susie! You're back in Jeddah now? Great photo!
ReplyDeleteYes, Leif - I got back to Jeddah about three weeks ago. Haven't been out yet much, so I'm having to use some older photos that I never got around to posting - but I've got thousands of them! Nice hearing from you!
DeleteWhat a lovely shot! It is amazing how much the street has been built up over the years.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was really interesting how the street has built up too. Jeddah is almost 1500 years old - quite a few layers of street on there!
DeleteInteresting shot, the color is unique the decorations on the door. Also interesting, to me at least, is the wires running out the door and up the wall.
ReplyDeleteHi Yogi - This wiring is actually very nicely done compared to the messy and dangerous wiring I have seen on many buildings in this area. In fact, I have a post coming up in the next few days that shows an example.
DeleteWow - this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lady Fi - good to hear from you!
DeleteSuch a sense of history there - my city is so new there's hardly any history.
ReplyDeleteA cool shot, great detail with the colorful door! Interesting story too!
ReplyDeleteFascinating! In a few decades it will be the basement!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying looking at your posts..a somewhat different world than mine, but much beauty! Thank you for stopping by my blog!
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