Marzouk
Al-Ahmady in Gamaliya district has been closed to worshippers because of the
collapse. Written By/ Nevine El-Aref.
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Ottoman-Era Cairo Mosque
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Mohamed
Abdel-Latif, the deputy minister of antiquities, told Ahram Online that the
partial collapse was due to the impact of erosion elements and heavy rain over
a period of time.
An
archaeological committee led by El-Saeed Helmy, the head of the Islamic and
Coptic Antiquities Section at the ministry, has inspected the mosque and closed
it to worshippers due to safety concerns.
Helmy
said that there were plans to restore the mosque, which dates to the Ottoman
era, but it has not yet been implemented due to lack of funds.
According
to Article 30 in the antiquities law, he pointed out, the Ministry of Religious
Endowments is required to fund the restoration.
The
mosque contains the mausoleum of a clergyman from Yemen. It also boasts a
distinguished minaret that combines Ottoman and Egyptian architectural styles.
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