Bifora of Madrasa al-Manjakiyya

Abstract

Bifora and oculi of Madrasa al-Manjakiyya.

Description

A view of the double arched window of the Madrasa al-Manjakiyya, built by the Mamluk governor Sayf al-Din Manjak in the thirteenth century. The double arches rest on three columns, and are outlined by thick moldings that rise to enclose circular medallions or oculi.

Image Notes

Photograph created 1977. Photograph processed April 1977. Formerly cataloged as B01.078. No notes written on the slide or index.

Identifier A.078
Collection A: Jerusalem
Location Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine
Year 1977
Batch Stamp APR 77F7
Written Date 1977
Printed Date April, 1977
General Location Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif
Camera Location Bifora of Madrasa al-Manjakiyya
Precision Likely
Angle 320 degrees NW