This Mosque, one of the finest monuments of the 14th century, was built by Amir (Prince) "Altunbugha al-Maridani" in 1340.
Al-Maridani mosque if located in "Bab-Al-Wazir" street - a major road in the 14th century running from "Bab Zuweila" to the Citadel- in "Darb al-Ahmar" district where many Mamluk complexes crowd one next to another emphasizing the great architectural style of their distinguished buildings.
Right: Exterior view of the Minaret and main entrance of the mosque.
Amir Al-Maridani, who was one of Sultan Al-Nasir Mohammed’s sons-in-law, built his mosque following the traditional hypostyle plan very similar to Al-Nasir Mohammed’s mosque on the Citadel.
It is recorded that the Sultan took an active interest in the construction of the mosque, providing building materials just as he did with Amir Aqsunqur, another son-in-law. His mosque, the Aqsunqur or Blue Mosque, is found further along the same street.
This mosque still retains much of its original decorations. The French Committee restored it during 1895-1903.
Al-Maridani mosque if located in "Bab-Al-Wazir" street - a major road in the 14th century running from "Bab Zuweila" to the Citadel- in "Darb al-Ahmar" district where many Mamluk complexes crowd one next to another emphasizing the great architectural style of their distinguished buildings.
Right: Exterior view of the Minaret and main entrance of the mosque.
Amir Al-Maridani, who was one of Sultan Al-Nasir Mohammed’s sons-in-law, built his mosque following the traditional hypostyle plan very similar to Al-Nasir Mohammed’s mosque on the Citadel.
It is recorded that the Sultan took an active interest in the construction of the mosque, providing building materials just as he did with Amir Aqsunqur, another son-in-law. His mosque, the Aqsunqur or Blue Mosque, is found further along the same street.
This mosque still retains much of its original decorations. The French Committee restored it during 1895-1903.
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