Amir Qijmas al-Ishaqi Mosque, Islamic mosque in Darb al-Ahmar district, Cairo, Egypt
The mosque features stone carvings, marble inlays, and a prominent minaret that rises above the surrounding buildings near Bab Zuweila gate.
Constructed in 1480 by Sayf al-Din Qijmas al-Ishaqi, a Mamluk amir during Sultan Qaitbay's reign, the mosque served as a religious and educational center.
The building incorporates a traditional sabil-kuttab system, providing education to local children while maintaining its role as a place of worship.
The mosque remains open for daily prayers and welcomes visitors through its main entrance, which leads to a vestibule with decorated wooden doors.
The mihrab displays an exceptional decorative technique combining white marble with black bitumen and red paste to create intricate arabesque patterns.
Location: Cairo
Inception: 1480
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
GPS coordinates: 30.04143,31.25743
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:43
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