Cairo: Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy has issued a ministerial decree to officially register the Mosque of Baybars Al-Khayyat, located on Al Godareya street in Cairo’s Darb al-Ahmar district, on the list of Islamic antiquities. The mosque is recognized for its historical and archaeological significance, dating back to the Mamluk era. It is notable for its distinctive architectural elements, intricate decorations, and precise inscriptions.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Gamal Mostafa, head of the Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish Antiquities Department at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, recounted the mosque’s history, noting that it was constructed by Prince Baybars bin Abdullah bin Abdul Karim bin Omar, a relative of Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri. The mosque is characterized by a shrine crowned with a dome. Historical records indicate that the mosque’s minaret collapsed in 1884 and has not been reconstructed since.

Mohamed Ismail Khalid, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of An
tiquities, mentioned that the mosque’s dome was previously registered as an Islamic and Coptic antiquity in 1951. However, the recent ministerial decree now includes the entire mosque, highlighting its cultural and historical value.