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