The Mosque of Aslam al Silihdar situates in the square of El Darb El Ahmar few meters away from the Mosque of Qijmas El Ishaqi . It was built by Emir Bahaa El-Din Aslam El Silihdar who occupied many important posts including the Sword-bearer of Sultan El Nasir Mohamed. But he was imprisoned for about six years till the end of Sultan El-Nasir's rule as a result of a bad rumor that empoisoned their relation.
The mosque has two façades: the larger one is distinguished by its marble panel and colorful interwoven forms gracefully decorated. On the other hand, the courtyard façade consist of a number of windows that have carved screens and medallions and keel-arched panels.
Inside the mosque appears the mausoleum of El-Silihdar that seems to be erected earlier than the mosque itself. It is...
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