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The Mosque of Ahmad Ibn Ţūlūn is located in Cairo. It is arguably the oldest mosque in the city surviving in its original form, and is the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area. The mosque was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Ţūlūn, the Abbassid governor of Egypt from 868–884. There is significant controversy over the date of construction of the minaret, which features a helical outer staircase. It's the only minaret that can be climbed by tourists.

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