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To explore the historical foundations established by Qāytbāy in Medina, focusing on their educational and cultural roles.

June 3, 2026Open Access

Qāytbāy's Foundation in Medina, the Madrasah, the Ribāt and the Dashīshah

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To explore the historical foundations established by Qāytbāy in Medina, focusing on their educational and cultural roles.
Analytical review of primary and secondary sources about Qāytbāy's foundation in Medina.
Comparison of related institutions, including madrasahs and ribāts, in a historical context.
Identified key features of Qāytbāy's foundation, including the madrasah and ribāt as centers of learning and culture.
Examined the impact of Qāytbāy's foundations on the social fabric of Medina.

Implication

This review highlights historical institutions in Medina related to Qāytbāy's foundations, indicating their cultural significance.

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Mamlūk Studies Review is an annual (bi-annual from 2003 to 2009), Open Access, refereed journal devoted to the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria (1250-1517). See http://mamluk.uchicago.edu for further information.

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Doris Behrens-Abouseif (1998) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc756dee9eb8c0dce834b https://doi.org/10.6082/b85n7-kqb06

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This review highlights historical institutions in Medina related to Qāytbāy's foundations, indicating their cultural significance.

Qāytbāy's Foundation in Medina, the Madrasah, the Ribāt and the Dashīshah

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Qāytbāy's Foundation in Medina, the Madrasah, the Ribāt and the Dashīshah

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