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Al-Mu'azzamiyyah School

The Al-Mu'azzamiyyah School, established in the 13th century in Cairo, was an important educational institution founded by Sultan Al-Mu'azzam Isa. It served as a center for religious, literary, and scientific studies, promoting Sunni Islamic scholarship, particularly the Shafi'i school of law. The school played a key role in Advancing Islamic education and culture during the Mamluk period, combining classrooms, mosques, and dormitories within a single complex. Its architecture and scholarly activities contributed significantly to the intellectual and religious landscape of medieval Egypt, laying foundations for future Islamic educational institutions.