The Mosque of Ibn TulunCreated by Abby Annicchiarico and Cheyenne Utic

12/20/08

World History period 6

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History History The mosque of Ibn Tulun was built during 870-879 The mosque of Ibn Tulun was built during 870-879

AD by the Egyptian ruler of the Tulunid Dynasty AD by the Egyptian ruler of the Tulunid Dynasty Ahmad Ibn Tulun in Cairo, Egypt.Ahmad Ibn Tulun in Cairo, Egypt.

Later in 905 AD, Cairo was attacked but the holy Later in 905 AD, Cairo was attacked but the holy mosque was saved. Soon after, the mosque was mosque was saved. Soon after, the mosque was forgotten.forgotten.

The mosque was later used for many purposes The mosque was later used for many purposes including the use of shelter for pilgrims in the later including the use of shelter for pilgrims in the later centuries. centuries.

Above is a picture of the mosque of Ibn Tulun and surrounding buildings.

Restoring the MosqueRestoring the Mosque In 1296, Ibn Tulun was first restored by In 1296, Ibn Tulun was first restored by

Mamluk Sultan Laijn, an assassin conspirator Mamluk Sultan Laijn, an assassin conspirator who hid in the mosque.who hid in the mosque.

Laijn promised that he would restore the Laijn promised that he would restore the mosque if he lived. mosque if he lived.

Other remodels have been done including Other remodels have been done including work in 1999 on the famous fountain and work in 1999 on the famous fountain and flooring as shown below.flooring as shown below.

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Islamic ArchitectureIslamic Architecture Islamic Architecture is mainly based and built Islamic Architecture is mainly based and built

for religious purposes. When you visit a for religious purposes. When you visit a mosque, it shows your dedication and respect mosque, it shows your dedication and respect towards God.towards God.

This minaret has a very unique staircase and is used to call followers to worship.

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Fun FactsFun Facts The mosque of Ibn Tulun is the third largest The mosque of Ibn Tulun is the third largest

in the world!!! It is approximately 26,318 sq in the world!!! It is approximately 26,318 sq miles.miles.

It is also the oldest mosque in Egypt.It is also the oldest mosque in Egypt. Ibn Tulun is known for its unique designs Ibn Tulun is known for its unique designs

and stucco covering the mosque.and stucco covering the mosque.

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