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2024.07.05 10:21 GMT+8

Qingjing Mosque: A millennium-old witness to cultural exchange

Updated 2024.07.05 10:21 GMT+8
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A view of Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, Fujian Province /CGTN

A view of Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, Fujian Province /CGTN

A view of Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, Fujian Province /CGTN

A view of Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, Fujian Province /CGTN

A view of Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, Fujian Province /CGTN

A view of Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, Fujian Province /CGTN

A view of Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, Fujian Province /CGTN

Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, built in 1009 at the time of the Northern Song Dynasty, is the oldest surviving mosque in China. This 2,184-square-meter stone structure, modeled after similar buildings in Damascus, Syria, showcases Quanzhou's unique ability to blend cultures. It stands as a symbol of Quanzhou's multicultural heritage and as testament to cultural exchange between China and the world. As a World Heritage Site, the mosque highlights Quanzhou's role as a major hub for global maritime trade. 

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