Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
Description
A monumental mosque and madrassa built in 1356-1363 CE during the Mamluk era. Its soaring portal, massive scale, and innovative architectural design make it one of Cairo's greatest Islamic monuments.
About the Islamic Era — Ayyubid & Mamluk
Saladin's Ayyubid dynasty was followed by the Mamluk sultanate, which produced some of Cairo's most magnificent architecture — madrasas, mosques, and mausoleums.
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Location History
Original Location
Cairo / Al-Qahira
Founded in 969 CE by the Fatimids. A living museum of Islamic architecture.
Coordinates: 30.04°N, 31.24°E
Current Location
Cairo / Al-Qahira, Egypt
As recorded in The Eternal Nile archive
Period
1356 CE – 1363 CE
Islamic Era — Ayyubid & MamlukSource & Attribution
Submitted by
Islamic Cairo Archive
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026
Data Source
The Eternal Nile Crowdsourced Archive
This record was contributed by a community member and may not reflect official museum or institutional cataloging.
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Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
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Date Range
1356 CE – 1363 CE
Location
Cairo / Al-Qahira
Founded in 969 CE by the Fatimids. A living museum of Islamic architecture.
Era
Islamic Era — Ayyubid & Mamluk
Submitted by
Islamic Cairo Archive
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026