Al-Qasr al-Abbasi fi al-Qal'a
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Creator(s)
Islamic
Time period
creation date: 1230/627 AH
Location
Site: Baghdad (Baghdād, Iraq)
Cultural context
Islamic
Description
This two-storied, brick historic monument is situated close to the left bank of the Tigris River in the al-Maiden neighborhood of Baghdad. While there is much contention over the original date of the site, stylistically it was probably constructed during al-Mustansir's caliphate, dating it to the late Abbasid period (1175-1230). Excavations and restoration efforts provide evidence that it most likely functioned as a madrasa rather than a palace.
Source: ArchnetSources:
Al-Janab, Tariq Jawad. 1982. Studies In Mediaeval Iraqi Architecture. Baghdad: Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Culture and Information State Organization of Antiquities and Heritage, 68-72.
JPC Inc. 1984. Rusafa: Study on Conservation and Redevelopment of Historical Centre of Baghdad City/Republic of Iraq, Amanat al Assima. Japan: JCP Inc., 47.
Khalil, Jabir and Strika, Vincenzo. 1987. The Islamic Architecture of Baghdad; the Results of a Joint Italian -Iraqi Survey. Napoli: Istituto Universitario Orientale, 71-74.
Michell, George. ed. 1978. Architecture of the Islamic World; Its History and Social Meaning. London: Thanes & Hudson, 247."The so-called Abbasid Palace (early 13th century) in the citadel was probably a madrasa. Its fine decoration in cut brick and stucco is among the richest and most elaborate of its kind before the 14th century. It has been made into a museum illustrating different features of Islamic architecture."
Source: ArchnetSources:
Al-Janab, Tariq Jawad. 1982. Studies In Mediaeval Iraqi Architecture. Baghdad: Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Culture and Information State Organization of Antiquities and Heritage, 68-72.
JPC Inc. 1984. Rusafa: Study on Conservation and Redevelopment of Historical Centre of Baghdad City/Republic of Iraq, Amanat al Assima. Japan: JCP Inc., 47.
Khalil, Jabir and Strika, Vincenzo. 1987. The Islamic Architecture of Baghdad; the Results of a Joint Italian -Iraqi Survey. Napoli: Istituto Universitario Orientale, 71-74.
Michell, George. ed. 1978. Architecture of the Islamic World; Its History and Social Meaning. London: Thanes & Hudson, 247."The so-called Abbasid Palace (early 13th century) in the citadel was probably a madrasa. Its fine decoration in cut brick and stucco is among the richest and most elaborate of its kind before the 14th century. It has been made into a museum illustrating different features of Islamic architecture."
plan (drawing), Akhtar Badshah after John Hoag
Work type
Palace
Madrasa
Citadel
Medium
brick
Type
Image
Rights
(c) Akhtar Badshah
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