The historic Mosque of Al-Zahir Baybars - in pictures

  • The Mosque of Al-Zahir Baybars in Cairo has reopened after a 15-year renovation. Reuters
    The Mosque of Al-Zahir Baybars in Cairo has reopened after a 15-year renovation. Reuters
  • The renovation of the mosque, built in 1269, cost $7.6 million. Reuters
    The renovation of the mosque, built in 1269, cost $7.6 million. Reuters
  • The mosque fell into disrepair in the 16th century, when the Ottomans ruled Egypt. Reuters
    The mosque fell into disrepair in the 16th century, when the Ottomans ruled Egypt. Reuters
  • Restoration work was funded by Egypt and Kazakhstan. Reuters
    Restoration work was funded by Egypt and Kazakhstan. Reuters
  • Construction of the mosque was ordered by Mamluk Sultan Al-Zahir Baybars Al-Bunduqdari. EPA
    Construction of the mosque was ordered by Mamluk Sultan Al-Zahir Baybars Al-Bunduqdari. EPA
  • Some parts of the mosque have been completely rebuilt. EPA
    Some parts of the mosque have been completely rebuilt. EPA
  • The mosque has been abandoned for years and was used as a storage facility, military warehouse and a slaughterhouse. EPA
    The mosque has been abandoned for years and was used as a storage facility, military warehouse and a slaughterhouse. EPA
  • The historic mosque is in Old Cairo. Reuters
    The historic mosque is in Old Cairo. Reuters
  • The interior walls, made almost entirely of red bricks, were an unusual design at the time the mosque was built. Reuters
    The interior walls, made almost entirely of red bricks, were an unusual design at the time the mosque was built. Reuters
  • Visitors explore the historic site. EPA
    Visitors explore the historic site. EPA
  • The mosque includes the first examples of ablaq masonry, which features light and dark stones, in Cairo. Reuters
    The mosque includes the first examples of ablaq masonry, which features light and dark stones, in Cairo. Reuters