| Maristan of Sultan al-Mu'ayyad Sheikh | |
|---|---|
 Monumental facade of the maristan. | |
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| General information | |
| Type | bimaristan (hospital) |
| Architectural style | Mamluk, Islamic |
| Location | Sekat al Komi, al-Darb al-Ahmar, Cairo, Egypt |
| Coordinates | 30°01′58″N 31°15′34″E / 30.03278°N 31.25944°E |
| Construction started | 1418 |
| Completed | 1420 |
| Renovated | early 21st century |
| Technical details | |
| Material | stone |
The Maristan of al-Mu'ayyad or Bimaristan al-Mu'ayyadi[1] is a bimaristan (hospital; also called maristan) constructed by the Mamluk sultan al-Mu'ayyad Sheikh between 1418 and 1420.[2] It is located on the southern edge of the Darb al-Ahmar district in Cairo, Egypt, near the Citadel of Cairo and the former Bab al-Wazir gate. It did not serve its function as hospital very long and stood ruined for many years. Its facade and main walls have survived, and have been recently restored.[3]
- ^ "Bimaristan al-Mu'ayyidi". Archnet. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
- ^ Doris Behren-Abouseif (2007). Cairo of the Mamluks: A History of its Architecture and its Culture. The American University in Cairo Press.
- ^ Williams, Caroline (2018). Islamic Monuments in Cairo: The Practical Guide (7th ed.). Cairo: The American University in Cairo Press. pp. 225–226.