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History of Al-Azhar Mosque & University (Cairo, Egypt)
Founded in 970 CE by Jawhar al-Siqilli — Sunni Islam's legendary global seat of Islamic learning, fatwa council, & architectural treasure.
1. 970 CE Fatimid Foundation
Commissioned following the founding of Cairo, named after Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (RA), evolving under Saladin into Sunni Islam's chief university.
2. Mamluk & Ottoman Architectural Fusion
Features 5 historical minarets, intricate stucco arcades, & madrasa annexes built by Sultan Qaitbay and Sultan Al-Ghouri.