architectural remainsAyyubid (1216)
Iwan and Gate of al-Tha'aliba
Al-Khalifa
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Discover the Ayyubid-era Iwan and Gate of al-Tha'aliba, featuring the oldest surviving vaulted iwan in Egypt.
Historical Overview
Built in 1216 CE (613 AH) by Fakhr al-Din Abu al-Nasr Ismail bin Tha'lab. Today, it survives as architectural remains consisting of an entrance and a vaulted iwan, documented as the oldest remaining vaulted iwan in Egypt.
Why Visit?
A rare fragment of Ayyubid architecture holding significant architectural importance.
Getting There
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