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The interior of Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay Mosque in the Mamluk Necropolis (Al-Qarafa Al-Sharqiya), Cairo, featuring the elaborately carved stone qibla wall with a stalactite (Muqarnas) mihrab niche, striped ablaq stonework arches, a richly decorated wooden ceiling with calligraphic panels, and suspended glass lanterns over a blue floral prayer carpet. Built in 1474 CE during the reign of Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay, the mosque is considered a masterpiece of late Mamluk Islamic architecture and is located along Salah Salem Road in eastern Cairo. The structure is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site component within Historic Cairo.
LocationCairo, Egypt — Mamluk Necropolis, Salah Salem Rd, eastern Cairo
CategorySpirituality, Architecture, Landmarks, Art
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#Qaitbay-Mosque#Mamluk-architecture#mosque-interior#Islamic-architecture#Cairo-mosque#mihrab#muqarnas#ablaq-stonework#wooden-ceiling#hanging-lanterns#prayer-hall#Mamluk-Necropolis#Al-Qarafa-Al-Sharqiya#Historic-Cairo#UNESCO-World-Heritage#Islamic-art#Egypt-heritage#15th-century-mosque#Salah-Salem-Cairo#stone-carving
