Palace of Yashbak, Mamluk palace in Cairo, Egypt.
The Palace of Yashbak features tall stone walls, intricate muqarnas sculpting, and a large reception hall with vaulted ceilings and multiple iwans.
Built between 1330 and 1337 for Amir Qawsun during Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad's reign, the palace underwent restoration by Amir Yashbak min Mahdi in the late 15th century.
The palace entrance portal, signed by craftsman Mahmud the Syrian, displays ablaq masonry patterns and architectural elements from two distinct Mamluk periods.
The remaining structure includes high walls, an entrance portal, and multiple vaulted halls that previously served as stables and storage areas beneath the reception level.
The palace incorporated a specialized upper-floor reception hall with a roofed court, demonstrating advanced architectural techniques of 14th-century Islamic building practices.
Inception: 1337
GPS coordinates: 30.03250,31.25472
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:42
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