The mosque remained in use until the late 900s, according to a tombstone found near the apse. Then, the earthquake destroyed it in 1068, and the Crusaders arrived in about 1100.

A powerful bomb exploded near a mosque at a rally celebrating the birthday of Islam's Prophet Muhammad in Pakistan, killing at least 52 people and injuring dozens more, officials said.

Among its most striking features are the mosque’s doors — 100 in total — each inscribed with the name of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).