The decorated semi-dome atop the entrance of the Madrasa al-Takiziyya, on the eastern end of Chain Gate Street close to the Gate of the Chain.
A view of the street façade of the Madrasa al-Tankiziyya, commissioned by the Mamluk governor Amir Sayf al-Din Abu Sa’id Tankiz, who ruled over Syria for part of his career, in 1328-29. The portal consists of a deep recess crowned by three levels of muqarnas tiering, supporting a semi-dome decorated with chevron fluting. Above and below an inscription band are fine ablaq inlay panels.
Photograph created 1977. Photograph processed April 1977. Formerly cataloged as B01.088. No notes written on the slide or index.
