Mosque of Ibn Tulun

مسجد ابن طولون

mosque in Cairo

#7 in Cairo / #29 in Egypt

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The Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo, Egypt, is one of the oldest and largest mosques in the city, dating back to the 9th century. Commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the founder of the Tulunid dynasty, it was completed in 879 AD. The mosque is renowned for its unique architectural style, which includes a spacious courtyard surrounded by arcades and a distinctive spiral minaret reminiscent of the Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq. The structure is built primarily of brick and plaster and features intricate stucco decorations.

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