Mahmandar Mosque, Mamluk mosque in Al-Farafira district, Aleppo, Syria.
The Mahmandar Mosque exhibits stone construction with one minaret and encompasses architectural elements characteristic of thirteenth-century religious buildings in northern Syria.
Built in 1303 by officer al-Hasan bin Balaban, the mosque underwent complete reconstruction in 1946 following substantial damage from the 1822 earthquake.
The name Mahmandar derives from Persian language elements: mahman for guest and dar for officer, reflecting the cultural connections of medieval Aleppo.
Located north of the Citadel at coordinates 36.202386°N and 37.160530°E, the mosque maintains regular prayer services for the Muslim community.
The mosque structure combines both Mamluk and Mongol architectural influences, displaying the intersection of different design traditions in medieval Syrian architecture.
Location: Aleppo
Inception: 1303
Architectural style: Mamluk architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.20239,37.16053
Latest update: March 21, 2025 10:47
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