Where is the Al Badiyah Mosque, recognized as the oldest surviving stone-and-mudbrick mosque in the UAE, located?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. In the Emirate of Fujairah
- Step 1: Identify the historic architectural site of Al Badiyah Mosque.
- Step 2: Al Badiyah Mosque, dating to approximately the 15th century, is situated in the village of Al Badiyah in the Emirate of Fujairah.
Answer
In the Emirate of Fujairah.
Why not the others: Abu Dhabi, Dubai Creek, and Dalma Island feature important historic structures, but Al Badiyah Mosque stands specifically in Fujairah.
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