Wikala of Qawsun, Caravanserai in Cairo, Egypt.
The Wikala of Qawsun featured multiple stories with accommodation quarters, storage spaces, and interior courtyards designed for merchants and their animals.
Built before 1341 during the Mamluk dynasty, this commercial structure served as a central trading point for merchants traversing through medieval Cairo.
The building embodied the architectural elements of Mamluk design through its stone work and spatial organization that supported both trade and social interactions.
The structure functioned as a combined marketplace, storage facility, and lodging space for traveling merchants conducting business in medieval Cairo.
The building was demolished in the 1960s, yet its architectural legacy continues to inform studies about medieval Cairo's commercial infrastructure.
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
GPS coordinates: 30.05314,31.26398
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:58
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