Mosque of Ibn Tulun

Mosque of Ibn Tulun

The Ibn Tulun Mosque is the oldest and only intact Islamic monument in the city easily spotted by its high walls with neat Crenulations like a row of paper dolls. Built between 876-879 AD by Ibn Tulun who was sent to govern Al Fustat as an outpost of the Abbasid Caliph of Baghdad in the 9th century this mosque is a Masterpiece of Geometric Simplicity also there are another Mosques in Egypt such as Al-Hakim Bi Amr Allah Mosque and Mosque of Sayyidna Al Hussein

Architectural Beauty

The mosque covers 2.5 hectares and can accommodate the entire population of Al Fustat for Friday prayers The outer courtyard was once a moat to keep the secular city at bay, which was once full of shops and stalls The geometric simplicity is best appreciated from the top of the spiral minaret modelled after the ancient Mosque of Samarra in Iraq and accessible from the courtyard There are also so many lanmarks in Egypt Egypt Tour Packages will many recommendations to choose from 

Innovations

Ibn tulun took inspiration from his Homeland and used brick and introduced the pointed arch which architectural historians believe appeared here for the first time, 200 years before the European gothic arch. This mix of influences and originality makes the mosque historically and architecturally important you can visit this place and another places with your family Egypt Family Tours you will have so much fun 

visitor Info.

Be aware that the caretakers might sometimes be a bit aggressive in asking for tips. But the Ibn Tulun Mosque is a must see and a peaceful and beautiful glimpse into Cairo’s Islamic past.There are so many places to visit and so many activities to do Things To Do In Egypt