Khanqah of Baybars II, Medieval Sufi lodge in Islamic Cairo, Egypt
The Khanqah of Baybars II features a stone facade with a three-story minaret, decorated muqarnas tiers, and a lobed dome on top.
Sultan Rukn al-Din Baybars al-Gashanqir commissioned this religious complex in 1309, incorporating it into the former Fatimid Ministry building structure.
The building contained 100 cells for Sufi practitioners and served as both a spiritual center and residence for religious students during medieval times.
Visitors can observe the intricate marble panels with Quranic verses, the black and white marble flooring, and the remaining eleven living quarters.
The entrance contains a pharaonic stone block with hieroglyphic inscriptions, bridging ancient Egyptian and Islamic architectural traditions.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Location: Cairo
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
Part of: Islamic Cairo
GPS coordinates: 30.05158,31.26381
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:04
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