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Sultan Nasir Mosque in Egypt, Cairo resort

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This mosque was built in the 14th century. For a long time it bore the title of the main mosque of the Citadel. Despite the fact that it looks quite small, it can simultaneously accommodate up to 5 thousand people.

In the very middle of the mosque there is an open courtyard. It is surrounded by a roof supported by columns. This roof is wider where the prayer niche is located.

Two colors of stones were used in the decoration of the mosque. Its main feature is – these are minarets. Their silvery tops are expertly lined with faience tiles.  
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