Salihiyya Madrasa, 13th-century Islamic educational complex in Islamic Cairo, Egypt
The Salihiyya Madrasa comprises two parallel wings separated by a passageway, featuring open inner courts and traditional iwans for classroom instruction.
Sultan As-Salih Ayyub established this institution in 1242, creating the first madrasa in Cairo to offer teachings from all four Sunni schools of law.
The building introduced minarets to madrasas, departing from earlier traditions that reserved these architectural elements exclusively for Friday mosques.
Located on al-Muizz Street, the structure stands partially covered by modern shops, with only its minaret and central facade sections remaining visible.
The mausoleum contains the oldest Egyptian prayer niche decorated with marble and features carved wooden Quranic friezes surrounding the burial chamber.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 33 m
Part of: Islamic Cairo
Address: 27X6+MG5, Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate 4331311, Egypt 4331311 4331311
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 09:00-17:00
Website: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/monuments/madrasa-and-mausoleum-of-al-salih-nagm-al-din-ayyub
GPS coordinates: 30.04913,31.26132
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:59
Cairo is home to millennia of history. The Giza Pyramids, built between 2686 and 2494 BC, stand alongside Fatimid mosques like the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 879, and Mamluk fortifications such as Saladin's Citadel from the 12th century. Religious heritage reflects community diversity: Saint Serge Church dates to the 4th century, while Sainte-Marie Church from the 7th century reuses elements of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Cairo Museum, opened in 1902, displays over 120,000 archaeological artifacts including Tutankhamun’s burial mask. Khan Al-Khalili market, established in 1382, continues traditional trade along its alleys lined with spice and craft shops. The Gayer Anderson House exemplifies 16th-century Ottoman residential architecture. These sites span Egypt’s history from pharaonic antiquity to the Ottoman period.
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