Juyushi Mosque, Fatimid mosque at Muqattam hills, Egypt.
Built from stone blocks, the mosque features a prayer hall with cross-vaults and a dome supported by squinches above the mihrab section.
Commissioned by Badr al-Jamali, Minister of Caliph al-Mustansir, the mosque was constructed in 1085 as the first stone mosque in Cairo.
The interior decorations display intricate stucco patterns and Kufic script inscriptions that reflect the artistic excellence of Fatimid craftsmen.
The mosque stands at 127 meters elevation on the Muqattam hills, requiring special permission for visits due to its location in a military zone.
The mosque functions both as a prayer space and a mashhad, incorporating an octagonal base that transitions into a distinctive domed structure.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1085
Architectural style: Fatimid architecture
Elevation above the sea: 127 m
GPS coordinates: 30.02200,31.26850
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:23
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