Turba Araq ibn 'Abd Allah al-Silahdar
Damascus, Syria

The Mausoleum of Araq located in al-Mayadani al-Wastani district and was built by governor Araq bin Abdullah al-Salahdar. It is dedicated to the holy man Suhayb al-Rumi. The interior is decorated with carved wood inlayed with ivory pieces. Recently the tomb has been restored and converted into a small charity hospital.

Source:

Meinecke, Michael. 1992. Die Mamlukische Architektur in Ägypten und Syrien (648/1250 bis 923/1517). Glückstadt: Verlag J. J. Augustin, I/111, II/213.

Rihawi, Abdul Qader. 1979. Arabic Islamic Architecture in Syria. Damascus: Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, 169.

Location

al-Mayadan al-Wastani, Damascus, Syria

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Events

1349-50/750 AH

Style Periods

1250-1517

Additional Names

Araq ibn Abd Allah al-Silahdar Mausoleum
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Turbat Araq ibn 'Abd Allah al-Silahdar
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funerary