An ancient mosque is also present inside the fort.
One of the buildings is the most ancient known mosque in East Africa.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1249 on the ruins of an ancient mosque.
The ancient mosque was demolished in 1975 and replaced by a bigger structure bearing the same name.
But it has permitted the Islamic authorities to exercise control over the two ancient mosques and the great stone plaza on top.
Modern apartment towers and ancient mosques alike were blown apart.
But what splendid sample of the architecture present itself ancient mosques!
But Muslim groups say the remains are those of an ancient mosque.
There is also an ancient mosque at Edakkad bazaar.
There is an ancient mosque by the side of the tomb.