Egypt, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Cairo, 1852
Sultan Hassan Mosque in Citadel Square, Cairo, mid-nineteenth century, 1852 AD
The Sultan al-Nasir Hassan Mosque and its madrasa, also known as the Sultan Hassan Madrasa, or Sultan Hassan Mosque, is one of Cairo's most famous historic mosques. It is described as the jewel of Islamic architecture in the East, and is considered the most harmonious and cohesive monument in Islamic Cairo. It represents the mature stage of Mamluk architecture. It was built by Sultan al-Nasir Hassan ibn al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun during the period from 757 AH (1356 AD) to 764 AH (1363 AD) during the reign of the Bahri Mamluks in Egypt.
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- Year Taken 1852
- Country Egypt
- Photo #637
- Published on Aug 25, 2025
- Photo type JPG
- Resolution 4262x3433
- Photographer Félix Teynard
- Category Cities & Villages
- File size 6.6MB