Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex, Islamic complex in Cairo, Egypt
The Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex contains twin buildings with black and white stripes facing each other across a narrow market street in Islamic Cairo.
Built between 1503 and 1505 by Mamluk Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri, the complex marks the final grand construction of the Mamluk dynasty in Egypt.
The eastern section of the complex includes a performance center where traditional Sufi ceremonies take place twice per week.
Visitors can explore both sections of the complex, including the mosque-madrasa on the western side and the mausoleum-khanqah on the eastern side.
The mausoleum features an unusual flat wooden roof after multiple failed attempts to construct a traditional dome over the tomb chamber.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Architectural style: Mamluk architecture
Part of: Islamic Cairo
GPS coordinates: 30.04600,31.25990
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:23
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