Mosque and Khanqah of Farag ibn Barquq, Islamic funerary complex in Northern Cemetery, Egypt
The Mosque and Khanqah of Farag ibn Barquq features two large mausoleums, prayer halls, and living quarters arranged around a central courtyard measuring 72 by 73 meters.
Sultan Barquq commissioned this religious complex between 1400 and 1411, during a period marked by political instability and economic challenges including invasions by Timur.
The complex combines religious functions with social responsibilities through its prayer spaces, educational facilities, and water distribution system for the local community.
The monument opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, allowing visitors to examine the stone domes, geometric patterns, and traditional Islamic architectural elements.
The prayer hall contains stone vaulting instead of typical wooden construction, while the mausoleum domes display exterior zigzag patterns carved into the stone surface.
Location: Cairo Governorate
GPS coordinates: 30.04904,31.27888
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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