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Emir Qijmas al-Ishaqi Mosque
Emir Qijmas al-Ishaqi Mosque
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Emir Qijmas al-Ishaqi Mosque
Emir Qijmas al-Ishaqi Mosque, also known as Abu Heriba Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Cairo, Egypt. It was built in 1481 AD by Emir Qijmas al-Ishaqi during the rule of the Burji Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf ad-Din Qaitbay. The mosque was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 as part of Historic Cairo.
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Country: Egypt
District: Cairo Governorate
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Historic Cairo
Date of Inscription: 1979
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Elevation: 31 m
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