Muhammad Bek Abu El Dahab Complex

The Muhammad Bek Abu El Dahab Complex features three exterior porticos with small domes, a central prayer hall covered by a large dome, and Ottoman-style arabesques.

Built in 1774, the complex represented the final major architectural endeavor by Egyptian mamluk beys, incorporating both Ottoman and Mamluk design elements.

The complex includes a madrasa, library, Sufi center, and water facilities, serving multiple functions for religious education and community support.

Located next to Al-Azhar Mosque, the complex maintains shops at street level that generate income for the maintenance of religious and educational activities.

The mosque's minaret displays a quadruple lantern summit, while its interior combines mother-of-pearl inlays, marble decorations, and tiles from Turkey and Tunisia.

Location: Cairo

Location: Cairo Governorate

Inception: 1774

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

Elevation above the sea: 33 m

Part of: Islamic Cairo

GPS coordinates: 30.04593,31.26184

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:26