Taynal Mosque, Mamluk mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon.
The Taynal Mosque is a Mamluk-style religious building in Tripoli comprising two consecutive prayer halls. The first hall displays four columns arranged beneath large domes that dominate the interior space.
Amir Taynal, a Mamluk governor of Tripoli, founded the mosque in 1336. Its foundation sits atop the remains of a former Carmelite monastery and an ancient Roman temple.
The marble courtyard holds four separate prayer rooms that once served followers of different Islamic legal traditions. This arrangement allowed scholars from each school to gather and study together in one place.
The mosque sits near the Abu Ali River in Tripoli's Bab al-Raml quarter with easy access via local streets. Its location in a busy urban area means walking routes can be crowded during peak hours.
The minaret contains twin spiral staircases winding upward to an octagonal chamber at the top. This architectural detail shows how builders experimented with unusual structures within the Mamluk tradition.
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