Cairo
It is one of the most important health care establishments built during the mamluk era and it is considered the second remaining bimaristan following the first one built by Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun in al-Mu'izz street.
Sultan al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh built the bimaristan in the period between 821 - 823 AH/ 1418 – 1420 AD. He is considered one of the most famous burgi mamluks, who took the rule in 815 AH / 1412 AD and died in 824 AH / 1421 AD.
Bimaristan al-Mu’ayyad began admitting patients in Shaban 823 AH / 1420 AD and it was funded by the endowments of the mosque of al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh at Bab Zuwayla. In 825 AH / 1422 AD the bimaristan was converted to a mosque. It was also used to receive messengers and visitors of the Sultan in later periods.
The northeastern façade is the main façade, the entrance leads to a vestibule, and on the left side there is a mosque. It also contains a hall that was used for treating male patients, which consists of an open court surrounded by four Iwans.
The bimaristan received significant attention over the past century and has regained its glory and was restored by the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
