The Mosque of Ibn-Tulun: the furthest westerly evidence of the spread of the Abbasid imperial style. This mosque is distinguished by its combination of columns and piers (eastern and western influences), its spiralling minaret and exclusive dependence on brick as a building material. Its porticos are composed of brick piers with four engaged brick columns which run along its four sides.

 

A general view of the mosque with the fountain dome in the center.   A general view of the mosque with the courtyard and porticos.   View of the mosque minaret.   The mihrab of al-Afdal, the Fatmid vizir, dated 1193.

 

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