Lulua Mosque, Fatimid mosque on Muqattam hills, Cairo, Egypt
The three-story rectangular mosque contains multiple mihrabs, barrel-vaulted ceilings, and limestone structures built with materials from surrounding quarries.
Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah commissioned the construction of this religious building in 1015, during the peak period of Fatimid rule in Egypt.
The name al-Lu'lu'a translates to pearl in Arabic, reflecting the exterior decorative elements and architectural sophistication of the period.
Located one kilometer from Sharia Salah Salim, the mosque underwent extensive restoration in 1998 by the Dawoodi Bohra community after near collapse in 1919.
The mosque features an unusual architectural element of multiple prayer niches, allowing different qibla directions within the same religious structure.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1015
Architects: Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah
Architectural style: Fatimid architecture
GPS coordinates: 30.01990,31.26820
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:58
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