Ibn Marwan Mosque

The Ibn Marwan Mosque stands in the middle of a cemetery in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza, relatively isolated from the rest of the city. It lies at the north-eastern edge of the historic site of Gaza City, on Salah al-Din Street, and occupies an area of about 320 square metres. The street runs along its eastern side, while the cemetery lies to the south and west. In the cemetery is the room containing the tomb of Sheikh Ali ibn Marwan, after whom the mosque is named. Its architectural style is recorded as Mamluk. Gravestones in the neighbouring cemetery are believed to bear historical inscriptions.

Ali ibn Marwan belonged to the Hasnani family, which came from the Maghreb and settled in Gaza. He died in 1314, and the cemetery came to be known by his name. The mosque itself is recorded as having been built in 1324. English Wikipedia, however, states that the year of construction is unknown and says only that the mosque existed by the early 14th century.