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Mausoleum of Qalaun, Cairo



Mausoleum of Qalaun, Cairo is one of the historic places in Cairo. It is also one of the few top places that travelers make sure to visit while enjoying Cairo Sightseeing. The place reminds one about the rich history and the brilliance of architecture. It also tells the travelers the kind of social and cultural influence that Islamic rule has imposed on the people here. Mausoleum of Qalaun, Cairo is an example of aestheticism and good architecture.

Mausoleum of Qalaun, Cairo was built in the year 1293. It was constructed under the watchful eyes of Mohammed el-Nasir. It is a house that used for prayer and you can also come here to spend some of your time in peace. He was the sone of Sultan Barquq Qalaun. In fact the place is the final resting place of the Sultan.

The building shows an attention to details. The floors are tiled and mosaicked. This makes it very attractive e to the eyes of the visitor. Moreover, the prayer rooms are decorated with designs. This must have been quite time consuming back then. This also shows the kind of dedication that the artists and builders of the yesteryear usually had.

Mausoleum of Qalaun, Cairo has always intrigued historians. It is one of those Cairo Tourist Attractions that increases the demand of the place. If you want you can come to this city and also take a tour of the mausoleum.

Many people come here to pray and pay their respect to the late king. In short your Cairo Vacation can cover historical as well as religious places. This mausoleum is a part of the Mosque of Sultan Barquq Qalaun.

The place also depicts the construction style of Byzantine period. In fact many of then ingredients belong to that period.

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