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  • 05 16, 2023

Dome and mausoleum of Al-Mansur Ibn Qalawun
 
The dome is considered the second most beautiful mausoleum in the world after the Taj Mahal in India, and it is one of the finest examples of Ottoman domes in Cairo, whether in its unique and distinguished planning or in the diversity of its architectural and decorative elements. Before the death of Sultan Qalawun, it was considered a mosque and a school together, but after When he died, those around him decided to establish a burial ground and a Maqam, and the dome overlooks the right exterior facade of the complex.

the complex and many more Islamic architectures can be discovered through one of Egypt's Luxury tours that allows you to stay at the most outstanding hotels and Nile cruises or if you are traveling with a small amount of money and would like to save your time and expenses you can check our wide variety of Egypt cheap budget tours packages, if you have been on an accident and suffer from a physical injury don't ever worry because our professional operators customized a collection of Egypt wheelchair accessible tours packages that use all the accessible vehicles and different facilities for disabled people which is one of the main categories of our Egypt classic tours.

part of Islamic Cairo

In 1776 AD, the Ottoman governor, Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda, demolished the original dome of the shrine, due to its danger on the road. However, the Committee for the Preservation of Arab Antiquities set up one in its place that resembles the dome of the shrine of Al-Ashraf Khalil, which was close to the original dome.

The school is one of the most beautiful Mamluk schools built in the city of Cairo, which has not been repeated in Islamic architecture in Egypt. Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammad bin Qalawun built at its facade a small avenue that still exists, now.

The minaret, which is the largest minaret built in Egypt, consists of a square base topped by a square part, then the first balcony above it is a smaller square part until the second balcony, octagonal in shape, topped by a round part containing stone decorations, ending in the shape of an open flower to be a canopy for the balcony of the second call to prayer. The top of the minaret is punctuated by wooden beams to suspend the means of lighting.

 

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The Complex of Sultan al-Mu'ayyad Sheikh Al-Sharaf Qalawun is a historic architectural complex located in Cairo, Egypt. It includes a mosque, madrasa (Islamic school), mausoleum, and a sabil (water fountain).

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