Ayyubid architecture

Ayyubid architecture refers to the design and construction style developed during the Ayyubid dynasty (1171-1250) in the Middle East, founded by Saladin. This architecture is characterized by its use of stone, intricate arabesque decorations, and monumental structures like mosques, fortresses, and tombs. Notable examples include the Citadel of Cairo and the Great Mosque of Aleppo. Ayyubid buildings often combined functionality with aesthetic appeal, featuring large courtyards, domes, and minarets, and were influenced by earlier Islamic traditions, making them significant in the development of Islamic architecture in the region.