Al-Sahibiyah Mosque

The Al-Sahibiyah Mosque, also known as the Fustoq Mosque, is a 14th-century mosque and madrasa in Aleppo, Syria. It is located in the heart of the Ancient City of Aleppo, a World Heritage Site, within the historic walls of the city, near the Khan al-Wazir, in front of Al-Matbakh al-Ajami palace.

Overview

The mosque was built in 1350 CE by Ahmad bin Yaqoub al-Saheb, a high-ranked officer of the Mamluk sultanate in the city of Aleppo. The madrasa, known as Al-Saheb madrasa, was completed in. The main entrance is located on the north side of the mosque and characterized with the traditional Islamic muqarnas. Many old inscriptions can be seen on the western wall of the mosque.