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The Ottoman-era "New Mosque", contrary to its name, was built in 1660 on the site of a madrassa (Quranic school), surviving French reconstruction of the area 200 years later. It's unusual for its cross design: tales say the architect was Christian, later executed for his ruse.
LOCATION: Algiers
DATE: Sun, 08/11/2009
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