Publication Date
681 / 1282- 1283
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Record ID
monument;ISL;pa;Mon01;21;ar
Library Location
It is located at the southern end of the eastern side of Bab al-Nazir Road, one of the gates of the Noble Sanctuary, Jerusalem
Date
681 / 1282- 1283
Notes
This Rabat includes three basic architectural units. The first unit is a deep, wide, rectangular entrance, with a large stone terrace located on both its eastern and western sides. The ceiling of this entrance consists of a cross vault, and on its southern wall there is an inscription dating the construction of Rabat. The second unit is a large rectangular hall located to the east of the entrance. It is 23 m long and 9 m wide. This hall can be accessed through a corridor immediately following the entrance. The third unit is a large open courtyard located to the west of the entrance. This courtyard is 28 meters long and 25 meters wide, and its floor consists of beautiful rock tiles that are rare today. The courtyard is surrounded by a group of rooms and retreats of different sizes. The square contained two beads for two wells that supplied the residents of Rabat with fresh water, but the two wells were obliterated due to the expansion of construction in the square area. Rabat has a beautiful architectural facade overlooking Bab El Nazer Road, extending about 68 meters and rising to approximately 11 metres. It consists of two sections: an upper section dating back to the early Ottoman period (10th / 16th century), and an original lower section dating back to the Mamluk period. The two sections are separated from each other by a decorative frame made of a group of ribbed stone shells. Despite the distortions and additions to the façade over the ages, some of its original elements are still evident. The function of the Rabat was to provide shelter for the poor and visitors of the Holy House, in addition to providing food to the needy. The proceeds from lands and real estate located in various parts of Palestine were allocated to cover the expenses of Rabat.
Sample Text
Yusuf al-Natsheh “The Ribat of Mansur Qalawun” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=monument;ISL;pa;Mon01;21;ar
