Al-Aqmar Mosque, Fatimid mosque in Al Gamaleya, Egypt
The Al-Aqmar Mosque features a limestone facade with intricately carved geometric patterns, arabesque designs, and Kufic script inscriptions spanning its western wall.
Built in 1125 during the Fatimid Caliphate under Al-Amir bi-Ahkam Allah, the mosque underwent restoration in 1397 under Sultan Barquq through Amir Yalbugha al-Salimi.
The mosque interior contains prayer halls with shallow domes, a central courtyard, and a prayer niche decorated with inscriptions documenting historical renovations.
Located on Al-Muizz Street, the mosque opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with free admission for visitors.
The mosque pioneered architectural adaptation to urban surroundings by incorporating a triangular section to align with both street direction and prayer orientation.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1125
Architectural style: Fatimid architecture
GPS coordinates: 30.05160,31.26184
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:53
Cairo is home to millennia of history. The Giza Pyramids, built between 2686 and 2494 BC, stand alongside Fatimid mosques like the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 879, and Mamluk fortifications such as Saladin's Citadel from the 12th century. Religious heritage reflects community diversity: Saint Serge Church dates to the 4th century, while Sainte-Marie Church from the 7th century reuses elements of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Cairo Museum, opened in 1902, displays over 120,000 archaeological artifacts including Tutankhamun’s burial mask. Khan Al-Khalili market, established in 1382, continues traditional trade along its alleys lined with spice and craft shops. The Gayer Anderson House exemplifies 16th-century Ottoman residential architecture. These sites span Egypt’s history from pharaonic antiquity to the Ottoman period.
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