Mausoleum of Saladin, Ottoman mausoleum near Umayyad Mosque, Damascus, Syria.
The stone structure features a square chamber with decorated walls, four arches supporting a dome, and an octagonal drum marking the transition.
The mausoleum was constructed between 1193 and 1196, following Saladin's death, housing both a wooden sarcophagus and a white marble tomb gifted by German Emperor Wilhelm II.
The interior chamber displays blue and green Ottoman tiles from the 17th century, along with geometric and floral patterns crafted in stone paste.
The mausoleum stands within the Ancient City of Damascus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, adjacent to one of the world's oldest mosques.
Two sarcophagi exist within the chamber: the original wooden one contains Saladin's remains, while the marble donation from 1903 remains empty.
Location: Damascus
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Part of: Ancient City of Damascus
GPS coordinates: 33.51211,36.30593
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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