Madrasa Rashidiyya (Damascus)

Located in the Midan Qubaybat neighborhood, Damascus.

Photograph from monummamluk-syrie.org

One emblem above the entrance gate. Even though no bearer can be identified, the emblem’s composition can be linked to emirs Ishiqtamūr al-Mārīdānī and Mankalibughā al-Shamsī who both held offices in Damascus.

Possible dating: 768/1367

Close-up of the emblem:

Photograph from monummamluk-syrie.org

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