Hall of Shakir ibn al-Ghannam

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About Hall of Shakir ibn al-Ghannam

This hall is what remains of the madrasa built in 1372 by Shakir ibn al-Ghannam, in the reign of Sultan al-Ashraf Sha'ban. It stands on al-Azhar Street near the mosque of al-Azhar.

Key facts

Name

Hall of Shakir ibn al-Ghannam

Type

Other Places

City

Cairo

Country

Egypt

Coordinates

30.0446488, 31.2639121

Last updated

2026-10-24