المئذنة الفخرية - معالم المسجد الأقصى
Overview of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Fakhri Minaret
Introduction to the Fakhri Minaret
- The Fakhri Minaret is located in the southwestern corner of Al-Aqsa Mosque, also known as the "Fakhri Minaret," named after Sheikh Qadi Sharaf al-Din bin Fakhr al-Din al-Khalili, who oversaw its construction.
- Construction of the minaret began in 677 AH (1278 AD) during the Mamluk period, highlighting its historical significance within Islamic architecture.
Characteristics and Threats to the Minaret
- The Fakhri Minaret is noted for being the smallest minaret at Al-Aqsa Mosque, standing at a height of only 23.5 meters.