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Blast destroys centuries-old Libya mosque

Published: 28 Nov 2013 - 07:30 am | Last Updated: 28 Jan 2022 - 07:54 pm

People gather to inspect a destroyed shrine at Murad Agha mosque, which was bombed early yesterday morning, in Tripoli’s Tajura neighbourhood. The explosives were placed around the mausoleum of Murad Agha, the first Ottoman governor of Tripoli, who ruled from 1551-1553. The shrine is attached to a mosque of the same name, which did not appear to have been damaged. The mausoleum was one of the oldest in the city, and was famed for its intricate architecture.