Mausoleum of Saladin
Damascus, Syria
Beside the Umayyad Mosque, Old City, Damascus, Syria
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VISITOR INFORMATION
The tomb lies beside an active mosque. Observe local worship practices and any access limits. A local visitor guide says the mausoleum is free to enter and follows the Umayyad Mosque visiting hours; confirm current access before setting out.
Reliable current public hours were not established. Confirm local conditions and access before visiting.
Current public access is unverified; obtain reliable local guidance before choosing a date.
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PEOPLE WHO LIVED HERE
About Mausoleum of Saladin
Saladin is buried in a mausoleum beside the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
The mausoleum forms part of the historic urban fabric of Damascus, within the UNESCO-listed Ancient City.
History happened here at Mausoleum of Saladin
Saladin died in 1193 and was first buried within the Damascus Citadel.
His remains were moved to a purpose-built mausoleum near the mosque; the chamber contains historic and later cenotaphs.
PEOPLE WHO DIED HERE
PEOPLE AT REST HERE
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EXTERNAL LINKS
Museum With No Frontiers, mausoleum history and tombs: https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=monument%3BISL%3Bsy%3BMon01%3B14%3Ben&pageD=N
UNESCO, Ancient City of Damascus: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/20/
Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/W1265266352