Madrassa & Mausoleum of As Salih Ayyub

Built between 1242 and 1244 the Mausoleum of Sultan As-Salih Ayyub, which you can visit through Egypt travel packages is a testament to the rich history of Cairo during the Ayyubid era. Sultan As-Salih Ayyub the grandson of the famous Saladin, built this complex, defending Egypt against the Crusader attack led by Louis IX, a great moment in the history of Egypt. You can also visit the Madrasa & Mausoleum of Qalawun, which is a famous architectural complex in Cairo, built in the Islamic Mamluk style. The complex includes a mosque a madrasa, and a mausoleum dome. Also, the Madrasa & Mausoleum of Barquq It is a famous architectural complex in Cairo built in the Islamic Mamluk style. The complex includes a mosque, a madrasa, a khanqah, and a mausoleum dome.

Architectural innovation

This is the first known mausoleum attached to an Islamic school. This mausoleum laid the foundation for many Mamluk buildings in Cairo, many of which can be seen today along this street, which can be done through Cairo day tours. The school housed all four Sunni schools of Islamic law and was a major center for Islamic learning

Historical Significance

Next to the school is the tomb of Sultan Ayyub. This mausoleum was built by his Turkish wife Shajarat al-Durr in 1250 after his death. Shajarat al-Durr's actions, including concealing the Sultan's death to prevent the French Crusader armies in Damietta from discovering it, were a major moment in Egyptian history. She later ruled as Sultana and began the Mamluk era with a major shift in power in favor of the Turkish Janissaries. You can explore a lot of information through Egypt tour packages because they give you a happy visit.

Visiting

Mausoleum of Sultan al-Salih Ayyub, witness Islamic architecture and politics in the Middle Ages. In Cairo, you must see it through J to learn about the history of the Ayyubids and the early Mamluks.