Mosque of Amir al-Maridani, Islamic place of worship in Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
The Mosque of Amir al-Maridani features an octagonal minaret, large dome, and intricate exterior walls decorated in the Mamluk architectural style.
Construction of the mosque began in 1337 when Amir al-Maridani, who served as Cairo's police chief, purchased and cleared the land for this religious edifice.
The prayer hall contains numerous columns sourced from ancient monuments, representing the architectural practices of reusing materials in medieval Islamic buildings.
The mosque underwent a substantial restoration project in 2018, integrating it into a tourist route through the Darb al-Ahmar district of Cairo.
The minaret represents the first known example of a completely octagonal shaft design, topped with an uncommon bulbous finial instead of traditional mabkhara styling.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
GPS coordinates: 30.03970,31.25920
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:49
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