Women and their Architectural Contributions in the Bahri Mamluk State | ||
| Minia Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research MJTHR | ||
| Volume 16, Issue 1, December 2023, Pages 180-221 PDF (5.15 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjthr.2023.245474.1122 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Youssra Mohammed Montser Moustafa* 1; Samah Abd El Rahman mahmoud2; Shaaban Abdelrazik3 | ||
| 1Tourist Guidance Dep., Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Minia University, Minia, Egypt | ||
| 2Tourist Guidence department , faculty of tourism and Hotels ,Mina university , Mina , Egypt | ||
| 3tourist guidance faculty of tourism and hotels | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Women's architectural and civilizational contributions in the various aspects of life have revealed their lofty status and distinct role in enriching the Arab-Islamic thought. These contributions have proven women's pioneering role in the advancement and service of their society. During the reign of the Bahri Mamluks, women continued to enjoy an ample share of freedom and respect that Islamic law guaranteed to them since the Muslims advent to Egypt, which had the greatest impact on their active participation in the various aspects of political and public life as well. Women also paid attention to the scientific, cultural and artistic aspects. They were also interested in the social life, and their contributions are evident on their different establishments, which undoubtedly indicate their mature intellectual and cognitive awareness. Such interest left behind many buildings and architectural facilities that were not limited to women of Mamluk origin, but also to all rich women of Egyptian society who enjoyed social and scientific status as well. Religious architecture, which varied between mosques, Madrasas, khanqahs, and ribats (hospices), were the main concern of women, followed by the other urban facilities, such as quitrents, houses, and palaces. These facilities were built according to the architectural style that prevailed in the Mamluk era, which is characterized by the diversity of decorations and the use of well-carved stones in white and black. Women also managed to make these urban facilities as centers for spreading knowledge in mosques and Madrasas and providing them with the most qualified sheikhs and teachers. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Women; Architectural Contributions; schools; mosque; mamluk maritime | ||
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