Reconstructing Life in Medieval Alexandria from an Eighth/Fourteenth Century Waqf Document

Key Points

• To explore the cultural and social aspects of life in medieval Alexandria through historical waqf documents.
• Analysis of waqf documents from the eighth and fourteenth centuries.
• Comparison of legal and cultural implications across different periods.
• Interpretation of historical context in relation to the Mamlūk Sultanate.
• Highlights cultural practices in Alexandria during the Mamlūk period.
• Demonstrates evolution in legal frameworks over centuries.
• Provides insights into socio-economic structures based on waqf allocations.