Source-linked architectural entry on the al-Aqmar Mosque, commissioned in 1125 in Fatimid Cairo under al-Amir.
909—1171
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A mosque from the later Fatimid age
The Fatimid caliph al-Amir bi-Ahkam Allah commissioned al-Aqmar Mosque in 1125 CE. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities identifies the vizier al-Maʾmun al-Bataʾihi as supervisor of construction. The mosque stands on al-Muʿizz Street in Cairo.
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Carved facade and orientation
The sculpted stone facade is a notable example of Fatimid architectural ornament. Kufic inscriptions and the repeated names Muhammad and Ali are part of its program. The facade follows the street while the prayer space respects the qibla direction, demonstrating a deliberate architectural solution.
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Later interventions
The building underwent later repair and alteration, including Mamluk-period renovations. A modern photo must not be read as a perfect record of the 1125 fabric.
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Sources and references
Sources are selected for traceability. Physical monuments may reflect later rebuilding and restoration as well as Fatimid-era structures.
