Mahkamah Mosque, Mamluk mosque in Gaza City, Palestine
Mahkamah Mosque is a Mamluk-style mosque in Gaza City, Gaza Governorate, Palestine. The building features a central courtyard situated below street level, with three rectangular chambers topped by small domes for teaching and prayer.
The building was commissioned in 1455 by Sayf al-Din Birdibak al-Ashrafi and initially served as both a place of learning and prayer. It held religious importance for the city across multiple centuries.
The structure displays architectural elements from Egyptian and Syrian traditions, featuring marble panels, floral motifs, and Quranic verses carved throughout its interior spaces.
The building sustained significant damage from conflicts in 2014 and 2023, and access depends on local security conditions. Visitors should check the current state and safety situation before planning a visit.
Inside the building is a Kufic inscription belonging to Muhammad ibn al-Abbas al-Hashimi's gravestone dating to the 9th century. This ancient text shows the site had religious significance long before the mosque was constructed.
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