Mosque of Al-Zahir Baybars, which began construction in the year 1266, is considered one of Egypt’s most ancient mosques as it bore witness to many centuries and varying historic events. The Cairo-based 12,600 square meter land plot was turned by the French into a military fort with cannons lining the walls.
![The outer walls of the Mosque.](/uploads/imported_images/uploads/2023/07/15598.jpg)
The outer walls of the Mosque.
![Photo shows columns and the decoration in the Mosque](/uploads/imported_images/uploads/2023/07/15601.jpg)
Photo shows columns and the decoration in the Mosque
![Marble columns in the Mosque](/uploads/imported_images/uploads/2023/07/15602.jpg)
Marble columns in the Mosque
The British colonialists, on the other hand, used the mosque for storage purposes. In spite of the changing times, and recent restoration and development, Al-Zahir Baybars mosque kept up prayer rituals and preserved its religious identity. – KUNA
![The wooden pul-pit of Al-Thahir Baybars Mosque.](/uploads/imported_images/uploads/2023/07/15597.jpg)
The wooden pul-pit of Al-Thahir Baybars Mosque.
![Stone entry shows the ancient decoration style.](/uploads/imported_images/uploads/2023/07/15596.jpg)
Stone entry shows the ancient decoration style.
![Al-Thahir Baybars Mosque began construction in the year 1266.](/uploads/imported_images/uploads/2023/07/15599.jpg)
Al-Thahir Baybars Mosque began construction in the year 1266.