Sultan Qaytbay Complex, 15th-century Islamic complex in City of the Dead, Cairo, Egypt.
The Sultan Qaytbay Complex contains a mosque, mausoleum, madrasa, and additional structures across multiple levels within the Northern Cemetery district.
Built between 1472 and 1474, this Mamluk architectural complex served as both a religious center and final resting place for Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay.
The marble-floored courtyard leads to four iwans, where students studied Islamic texts and sciences in dedicated educational spaces around the mosque.
The complex includes a water dispensary system and animal drinking troughs, reflecting its function as a service point along historical caravan routes.
The minaret displays stone carvings with geometric patterns, while the dome features elaborate floral motifs created through precise stone-carving techniques.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1474
Architectural style: Mamluk architecture
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Part of: Islamic Cairo, City of the Dead
GPS coordinates: 30.04402,31.27499
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:38
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