Al-Rubut

Al-Ribat Al-Mardini

It was for women, and it was designated as a place for visitors from the Upper Mesopotamia and the city of Mardin to stay in.

Built
1321 CE
Built by
Two women from the city of Mardin were Slaves then became free, and brought to Jerusalem
Era
Mamluk

Now, it’s a residence occupied by several families of Jerusalem, and there are two rooms used as a shop.

Location relative to the Old City

On the western side of Bab Hatta road to the north of the Al-Awhdia soil, overlooks the northern square of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Reason for the name

Named after the two women from the city of Mardin, who established it.

Builder

Two women from the city of Mardin were Slaves then became free, and brought to Jerusalem.

History

The early Mamluk era in 1321 AD.

Shape and details

A simple building dominated by local architecture, consisting of an entrance topped by a tapered "tapered arch" that leads to a divided corridor leading to two large vaulted halls; to the west there are two rooms, which today serve as "shops" and the building is very large from the outside and the entrance is beautiful but now closed.

Al-Rubut

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