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Islamic Architecture in Egypt

Al-Azhar Mosque

AL-Azhar Mosque
Arabic version - English version

Construction Date
359-361AH/970-972AD
Construction Era
The Fatimid Period
Constructor Name
El Moez Le Din Allah and Gawhar El Sekelly, the army leader
Building Type
Mosque "Masjid-I-Jami"
Current  Statues
preserved
Historical Lieu
Monument Address
Northern Cairo, El Darbel Ahmar, El Azhar Street

Al-Azhar Mosque details

Al-Azhar Mosque details

Al-Azhar Mosque details

Al-Azhar Mosque details

Al-Azhar Mosque details

Al-Azhar Mosque details

Al-Azhar Mosque dome

Al-Azhar Mosque dome

Al-Azhar mosque

Al-Azhar mosque interior details

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Useful Links in Islamic Architecture

http://www.touregypt.net/azharmosque.htm

http://198.65.147.194/Arabic/history/1422/11/article22.shtml
http://www.isesco.org.ma/arabic/Culture/Azhar/noubda.htm
http://www.sis.gov.eg/Ar/Arts&Culture/Archaeology/islamic/070204000000000004.htm
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/egypt/cairo-al-azhar-university.htm
http://www.bitrot.de/bike_egypt2.html
http://www.cim.gov.eg/detailseng.asp?which=El%20Azhar%20Mosque

 

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