The Khanqah of Baybars al-Jashinkir, 1306-1310

The Khanqah of Baybars al-Jashinkir, 1306-1310 Bernard O’Kane Synopsis: This presentation discusses the complex of Baybars al-Jashinkir (1309), a Cairene Mamluk monument that comprises a khanqah (Sufi convent) and mausoleum. It situates it within its historical context and compares it with other Mamluk monuments, highlighting features that are both typical and unique (such as its plan).…