Maristan of al-Mu'ayyad, Medieval hospital building in Darb al-Ahmar district, Cairo, Egypt.
The Maristan of al-Mu'ayyad features a tall entrance with stone-carved patterns and a central courtyard surrounded by pointed arches and iwans.
Sultan al-Mu'ayyad Sheikh constructed this medical facility between 1418 and 1420, replacing an unfinished madrasa-mausoleum of Sultan al-Ashraf Sha'ban from 1375.
The structure incorporated architectural elements from multiple sources, including marble plaques from Alexandria houses and materials from previous Islamic foundations.
The remaining facade and main hall of the building stand near the Citadel of Cairo and the former Bab al-Wazir gate.
The hospital contained 25 chambers, four separate rooms for special patients, and maintained distinct sections for male and female medical care.
GPS coordinates: 30.03278,31.25944
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:55
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