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Madrasa and Mosque of Sultan Hasan

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The decoration of the complex includes many inlays of white or polychrome marble, carved wood panels as well as stucco, and reveals Seljuq influences. Outside, the high walls are crowned by cornices from which drop mouqarnas, or stalactites.

Architect : Muhammad ibn Bailick al-Muhseini, the chief architectural designer of his day, supervised construction of the building. He placed his name after that of the sultan on the inscription band inside the Hanafi Madrasa

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Architect

Type

Jumaa

Country

Egypt

Owner/Founder

Sultan Hasan ibn al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun

Year

1362

Area

7900

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