قبر نور الدين بن زنكي

Nearby Islamic heritage sites

• Al-Nuriyyah al-Kubra Madrassa — Damascus
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• Al-Tahdhib wal-Ta'lim al-Shar'i Institute — Damascus
• Al-Farisiyah Mosque & Madrassa — Damascus
• Medhat Basha Souq — Damascus
• Hisham ibn Ammar Mosque — Damascus
• Grave of Nur ad-Din Zangi & Madrassa — Damascus
• al-Azem Palace — Damascus
• Historic Hospital of Nur al-Din — Damascus
• Grave of Ibn Asrun — Damascus

About Grave of Nur al-Din ibn Zengi

This grave in Damascus commemorates Nur al-Din ibn Zengi, also known as Nur al-Din Mahmud Zengi, the 12th-century Muslim ruler. He is remembered for unifying territories in Syria and opposing the Crusader states, and is honored here as a martyred figure. His leadership and religious patronage were significant in the history of medieval Damascus, making him an important predecessor of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi.

Key facts

Name

Grave of Nur al-Din ibn Zengi

Type

General

City

Damascus

Country

Syria

Address

G854+W3M, Mou'aeiyah, Damascus, Syria

Coordinates

33.5097913, 36.305139

Last updated

2026-10-18