Khanqah-Mausoleum of Sultan Barsbay, Mamluk mausoleum and mosque in Northern Cemetery, Cairo, Egypt.
The complex features three domes, including a main stone dome adorned with geometric star patterns covering the mausoleum section.
Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay ordered the construction of this religious complex in 1432, during his reign from 1422 to 1438.
The structure combines a mausoleum with a mosque and madrasa, where students studied Islamic law and Sufi practices.
The prayer hall measures 15 by 20 meters, contains three aisles supported by columns, and receives natural light through numerous windows.
The mosque contains a wooden minbar decorated with ivory, displaying geometric patterns that differ from other contemporary religious furniture.
Inception: 1432
Architectural style: Mamluk architecture
GPS coordinates: 30.04750,31.27722
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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