In a letter to the governor of Egypt in 1560 there are some hints of bribery given to the officer of military units bringing taxes from Egypt. Jubb Yussef was an important crossroad, mainly due to the roads which led to Safed. Jubb Yussef is located higher up on the hill, and it seems that the bottom of both holes is on the same level. [7], The greatest builder of the Citadel during the Mamluk period was al-Nasir Muhammad, another son of Qalawun, who was sultan three times over a period of nearly fifty years between 1293 and 1341. On the southern side of the courtyard, the architectural continuation of the gate and opposite from it a room is located (No. Joseph's, or Yusif's Well is located in the Citadel near the al-Nasir Mosque. It may have been a new structure or an addition to an existing Ayyubid structure, and it was probably the predecessor of al-Nasir Muhammad's "Great Iwan". Only the oak remains, because the grave, which had never been especially grand, served at the time of the establishment of Amiad as a hill for gathering stones from the fields. Stretch/Pinch the screen to zoom. [13] More recently, Nasser Rabbat argued that a much more likely site is the partly ruined terrace just below the mosque's southwestern corner (inaccessible but partly visible to visitors today), which shelters a vast space of vaulted halls. Anat Efron), This page was last edited on 29 January 2021, at 17:50. [9] The carved image of a double-headed eagle, found near the top of one of the towers of the western walls (near the Police Museum), is a curious feature which is popularly attributed to Salah ad-Din's reign. At the bottom of the upper section, two oxen turned a waterwheel that brought the water up from the bottom of the well, while another waterwheel at the top of the well, also powered by oxen, brought the water up the rest of the way. Sultan al-Ashraf Khalil built a qa'a (reception hall) in 1291-1292, referred to as the Qa'a al-Ashrafiyya. It was so large and tall that in later years it was reportedly used by rebels as a platform from which to bombard the Citadel on more than one occasion. Burckhardt is not the only one to mention this fact, and we can assume that this was the case at least until the year 1837, the time of the great earthquake of Safed which probably caused the collapse of the well. [18] Muhammad Ali's mosque, with its large dome and tall pencil-like Ottoman minarets, is one of the most prominent monuments on Cairo's skyline to this day. In November 1949 the museum was moved to the Harem Palace at the Cairo citadel. Joseph Cairo (Joseph Caira) See Photos. [11][4] He also commissioned new palaces outside the Citadel but nearby for his favourite amirs, and his projects encouraged the development of areas near the Citadel, such as al-Darb al-Ahmar.[7][5]. [6], In general, the fortress complex is divided into two parts: the Northern Enclosure (where the National Military Museum is located today), and the Southern Enclosure (where the Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located today). Burckhardt describes Jubb Yussef (or Dotan, as it appears in his writings) at this time as a fine-looking town, full of vines, fig and olive trees and pastures. [4] Al-'Adil had already supervised some of the construction under Saladin, while al-Kamil in turn probably worked on the Citadel during al-'Adil's reign when the latter gave him the viceroyship of Egypt in 1200 (a prelude to becoming sultan later). Pit of Joseph It was later moved to a temporary location in the Garden City district of Cairo. This fact indicates that Jubb Yussef was an imperial stronghold of significance to the kingdom. Because of its dome, the building has the look of a mausoleum but it is actually a structure covering access to a cistern. A comparison of the khan in its present state to pictures taken about 1940 shows clearly that it is deteriorating. The road along the sea, which is the natural way these days, was then difficult for passage because of the swamps of the Sharon, Mount Carmel, and the “Ladder of Tyre”, which prevented convenient passage in the area of Rosh Hanikra. 6, 5 x 7 meters). Without further reconstruction work, the khan is destined to disappear. Sultan al-Salih (ruled 1240-1249) subsequently moved away from the Citadel again and built himself a new fortified enclosure on Roda Island (which also became the barracks of the "Bahri" Mamluks who took power after him). From here one could access three "inner palaces" with the same layout but located on different levels, with the last two reached by stairs. Cairo, 72, also serves as head of the Nassau County Off-Track Betting Corp. and has a Valley Stream-based law firm. [1][4] There have been three major construction periods leading to the Citadel's current form: 12th-century Ayyubid (starting with Saladin), 14th-century Mamluk (under al-Nasir Muhammad), and in the 19th century under Muhammad Ali. [1] It does not appear to have ever been fully completed after this, though long segments were built. It is possible that the bottom part of the cistern is on an aquifer, and water slowly drains into it. I cannot introduce you to Professor Cairo as he is long dead. Indeed, since the Roman empire and even before that, the khans were necessary especially when the local population was sparse, with few settlements to provide services for the caravans. Facebook geeft mensen de kans om te delen en maakt de wereld toegankelijker. It seems that according to their terms, a building whose walls were still intact, and even had curved halls and parts of a second floor, was considered to be in “very good condition”. As to the time this addition was built, there is very little information to shed light on it. Napoleon learned that Turkish units were crossing the Bnot Yaakov Bridge on their way from Damascus to Safed and sent an army under the command of General Mira to the area. The official museum of the Egyptian Army. A part of the Southern Enclosure became reserved for the harem, the private and domestic area of the sultan and his family, while another part became the site of more monumental structures whose functions were more public, ceremonial, or administrative. Built in 1318, during the early Bahri Mamluk period,[23] as the royal mosque of the Citadel where the sultans of Cairo performed their Friday prayers, today this hypostyle mosque is still similar to how it looked in the 1300 though many repairs have been made and only some of its original decoration has been restored. Five years later, Ibn Battuta passes through the area and describes a well and a mosque in the yard, but does not mention the settlement. It is located along the walls of the Northern Enclosure, nowadays between the Harem Palace (National Military Museum) and the newer Bab al-Jadid gate. We must carefully consider the date of this drawing, which is based on a print from the year 1817. The importance of this road, like that of other roads, changed according to the rise and fall of different powers in the region. Joseph's well (Bir Yususf) in the Saladin Citadel of Cairo. Joseph's or Yusif's Well. Only under the Mamluks, who ruled from 1250 to 1517, did the Citadel finally become the permanent residence of the sultans. Michal Nau, Voyage nouveau de la Terre Sainte, Paris, 1726. Naturally, such an empire required proper transportation routes. Al-Zahir Baybars, al-Mansur Qalawun, al-Ashraf Khalil and al-Nasir Muhammad each built or rebuilt the audience hall (throne hall), the main mosque, the palaces, or other structures. [21] To increase the volume of water, al-Nasir renovated an Ayyubid aqueduct system (probably originally completed by al-Kamil) and extended it with a new aqueduct system. There have bee… Joseph Cairo passed away in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [4]) The rest of the area is presently occupied by various 19th-century buildings, including storehouses and old factories. This could explain the almost complete disappearance of the courtyard that surrounded Jubb Yussef for hundreds of years and which was about 60 meters away from the enclosure. image only. The existence of an aquifer could explain the presence of water at the bottom of Jubb Yussef at a depth of 10 meters, as witnessed by Burckhardt and others, even though it is located 110 meters away from the hole. Whenever the reigning government was stronger and more centralized, it required more transportation and communications routes, in order to transfer armies and for commerce. The assumption that the origin of the water is from a spring and not from drained rainwater is supported by the high quality of the water, as stated by the travellers. The content of the water hole is 130 cubic meters. Both are named after the Ottoman military regiments known as 'Azaban (or Azaps) who were housed in this part of the Citadel during the Ottoman period. This is possibly due to the seasonal nature of the pond. The third result is Joseph Cairo age 30s in Winfield, IL in the Winfield neighborhood. Suleiman Pasha was the successor of Jazzar Pasha, who successfully protected his city Acre from the army of Napoleon. [7][6] It was also on this gate that a foundation inscription was discovered which dates the completion of the Citadel to 1183-1184. [9][1], The interior layout of the palace consisted of a large qa'a (reception hall) courtyard with two unequal iwans (vaulted chambers open on one side) facing each other and a central dome in the middle. [5] However, since this water supply could not be guaranteed in the event of a siege, Saladin's well was still an essential water source. Email. [5] Al-Ghuri also restored many other structures in and around the Citadel, including a major restoration/reconstruction of the Citadel's Nile aqueduct. Qasta's tomb, dated to 1140 CE, still exists in the mosque today.[7]. [12], Al-Nasir demolished, yet again, the Iwan al-Ashrafiyya (throne hall) of his brother al-Ashraf in 1311, and replaced it with his own structure known as the Great Iwan (al-Iwan al-Kabir). It's not clear when walls were first built around it, though they were likely already enclosed in Mamluk times. [4], To the west and southwest of the Citadel was a long open field frequently referred to as the "hippodrome" by historians or as the Maydan ("plaza" or "square"). The survey mentions the praying areas in the khan, but the court around the pit and its mosque apparently did not exist. For many years up to the late 20th century, the Citadel was closed to the public and used as a military garrison and base; at first by the British occupation army, and then, after 1946, by the Egyptian military. The eastern sheepfold is not to be seen in this picture, and is likewise unmentioned by the British survey plan from the year 1875. Access to the water hole was probably from within the khan, through this room only. [9] He is responsible for several major works in the Citadel, though unfortunately most of them fell into ruin during the Ottoman period and were finally demolished by Muhammad Ali in the 19th century. The Sakiyeh of the Well of Joseph. In the Jacoutin's map, which was drawn during this journey, Jubb Yussef (“Puits de Joseph”) is noted as a crossroads. CAIRO, JOSPEH J., 55, a lifelong Johnston resident passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at RI Hospital. 1), which used to be surrounded by a wall. He called it “a beautiful inn which was built not long ago, a stone’s throw away from the city”.[5]. [7]:24, Only one original gate, Bab al-Mudarraj, has survived to the present day. The first sultans, Baybars, Qala’un and Al-Malik al-Nasir Muhamad often built and restored public and religious buildings, such as Nebi Mussah near Jericho, various buildings on Temple Mount and near the Cave of the Patriarchs, a mosque in Safed, and the bridge Jisr al-Jindas near Lod, all of which are still in existence. The various writings stress the religious value of the site throughout the centuries. The khan is falling rapidly into ruin; near it is a large Birket. [9] More significantly in the long run, Qalawun was the first to create elite regiments of mamluks (soldiers of slave origin) who resided in the various towers of the Citadel, which earned them the name "Burji" Mamluks (Mamluks of the Tower). A pathway, partially carved in stone, connects between the two. This is a seasonal water pond (30 x 30 meters), built of simple materials, located about 80 meters north of the khan. It is not to be confused with the, Ayyubid foundation and construction: 12th-13th centuries, This site was originally identified by excavators as a part of the. The Northern Enclosure was historically reserved for military garrisons, while the Southern Enclosure was developed as the residence of the sultan. When alive he offered “indisputable evidence”. It seems that Jubb Yussef was viewed as a holy place at that time, and there may have been a small village near it, but the khan had not yet been built. Here is shewn the well into which Joseph was let down by his brothers; it is in a small court-yard by the side of the Khan, is about three feet in diameter, and at least thirty feet deep. Creswell suggested that a set of massive stone corbels at the foot of the walls northwest of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali would have once supported the upper levels of the palace. From the 13th century there was a settlement in the area, which is mentioned up to the 17th century. Two children sitting on water wheel on well. 10). The cave is accessible by going down some steps. Palestine, Safad & Tiberias Sub-district, 1932, 1:50.000. One of them (No. For this reason, the well is also known as the Spiral Well (Bir al-Halazon). Click the image above to see in more detail. For the Well of Joseph in Cairo, see, Gabriel Kohner, The Ruins at Jubb Yussef, 2006 (English transl. ), Madrasa-Mausoleum of as-Salih Najm ad-Din Ayyub, Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay, Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar, Wikala and Sabil-Kuttab of Sultan Qaytbay, Qasaba of Radwan Bey (Tentmakers' Street), Madrasa of Amir Sunqur Sa'di (Mausoleum of Hasan Sadaqa), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cairo_Citadel&oldid=1013820206#Medieval_history, Buildings and structures completed in 1183, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 23 March 2021, at 16:48. It was originally the main gate of the Citadel, but today it is obscured by later constructions from Muhammad Ali's time, including the Bab al-Jadid ("New Gate"). Unlike Gaza, which was located on the main road (Via Maris) and near the seashore, Safed was a mountainous city, which served as the capital of a “kingdom” - the Kingdom of Safed. It is likely that this ‘Professor’ spent considerable periods of his life in prison. It is located in the Southern Enclosure and is open to the public. In 1312 al-Nasir also ordered the renovation of the water aqueduct which brought water from the Nile to the Citadel. It was named after a keep tower which he built nearby and which was later torn down by Qalawun. [4] He also built or rebuilt some of the walls. There are openings shaped like shooting slits, which likely served as lighting and ventilation openings, because their size and opening angles would not enable them to be used for shooting. 4 and 5, 6 x 11 meters) on the eastern side, and the other one (No. [4] The current visitor entrance today goes through the small gate called Bab al-Jabal ("Gate of the Mountain") which was built by the Ottoman governor Yakan Pasha in 1785 when he rearranged the area to build a new palace. [1][5] Also from Saladin's time is the so-called Yusuf's Well, a deep underground well accessed through a spiral staircase which provided water for the fortress. [1], Jubb Yussef is mentioned in the middle of the 10th century but the current structure is of a later period. It was frequently cited by chroniclers as the most impressive structure in Cairo, more monumental than almost any of the Mamluk mosques. He consolidated power through a famous and violent coup in 1811 which eliminated the remaining Mamluk class that still formed the country's elites. [9] In any case, he demolished it (either entirely or in part) and rebuilt it yet again in 1333, and it is this incarnation of the Great Iwan which survived up until the 19th century (when it was destroyed during Muhammad Ali's constructions). Other khans such as khan El Miniah and the Bnot Yaakov Bridge khan are noted on the map. Joseph Cairo is lid van Facebook. Possibly, the settlement in Jubb Yussef was also built as part of these efforts, and was intended in part to provide services for pilgrims, as is customary in the vicinity of holy sites. Like many towns in America, here is one that began with prejudice and racism, and it is one that was swallowed up by it as well. Cairo, Illinois is an abandoned town that sits at the tri-state with Kentucky and Missouri. 7, 5 x 5.5 meters), which has a praying alcove (machrab). It is now a major tourist site for both Egyptians and foreigners alike. Many travellers mention this pond, while others ignore at, just as it is marked on some maps and not on others. Nothing remains of it. [4] The stairs could be covered with earth to make it into a ramp for oxen to travel down to its bottom. There are 30+ professionals named "Joseph Cairo", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. heres arrived guys! The efficacy of the Citadel's location is further demonstrated by the fact that it remained the heart of Egyptian government until the 19th century. [9] The rounded towers in the outer walls of the Northern Enclosure date from Saladin's initial construction while the large rectangular towers date to al-Adil's reign. Because of this, al-Nasir was able to build a loggia on the side of the palace from which he could freely observe the activities in the stables and in the maydan (hippodrome) at the foot of the Citadel below, as well as a private door and staircase which gave him direct access between the palace and the hippodrome. This was built in 1318 on the site of an earlier Ayyubid main mosque which he demolished in order to serve as the new grand mosque of the Citadel. The khan has been described as being in a state of ruin for almost 200 years, and it seems that it has survived in part only due to its solid construction. The halls, which are curved and long, are used for pack beasts. [1] The initial fortress built in Saladin's time consisted essentially of what is today's Northern Enclosure, although not all elements of the Northern Enclosure's current walls are original. The cistern's construction is of high quality. It is possible that he avoided mentioning the khan because it had not been built by his master.[11]. The first battle took place near Safed on the 31st of March, the second one by the Bnot Yaakov Bridge (Jisr Ya’aqub in Arabic) on April 2. Guerin, Description geographique, historique et archeologique de la Palestine, Galilee, Tome I, 1880, K. Th. However, he subsequently established himself as de facto independent ruler of the country. It is possible that the settlement did exist, but Ibn Battuta, an experienced geographer, chose to describe the unique features of the place, without placing much importance on the settlement itself.[14]. The Citadel was built on a promontory beneath the Muqattam Hills, a setting that made it difficult to attack. It appears they had been ruined in the earthquake at the beginning of 1837, and its remains were used to build the sheepfold, which is still adjacent to the eastern wall of the khan. It seems that between this date and the Near East earthquake of 1759, an addition to the northern wing was built. [14] Likewise, Sultan Hasan (another son of al-Nasir) built a lavish domed palace known as the Qa'a al-Baysariyya, which was completed in 1360. The country people relate that the tears of Jacob dropping upon the ground while he was in search of his son turned the white stones black, and they in consequence call these stones Jacob’s tears. The gate's form today once again emulates the appearance of Bab al-Futuh but introduces some Turkish elements. The Holy Family left from Bethlehem to Egypt after an angel warned Joseph to leave with Jesus and Virgin Mary. Cairo - Cairo - Cultural life: Cairo has long been a cultural capital of the Middle East, as well as the region’s chief mass media centre. Cairo had maintained a rigorous schedule of teaching and study until the final days of his nearly nine year battle with multiple myeloma. עמיהוד ישראלי, בקעת בית הכרם וישוביה, החוג האזורי ידיעת הארץ, המועצות האזוריות סולם צור וגעתון, 1979, Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}32°55′10″N 35°32′13″E / 32.91944°N 35.53694°E / 32.91944; 35.53694, "Joseph's Well" redirects here. Title. [19], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}30°01′46″N 31°15′41″E / 30.02944°N 31.26139°E / 30.02944; 31.26139, "Citadel of Saladin" redirects here. Valley Stream, NY, is where Joseph Cairo lives today. [16] Today it is cut off from the Citadel and stands stranded between two highways (Salah Salem road and Kobri al-Ebageah) which pass right next to the Citadel on its eastern side.[5]. Technical drawing of Joseph's well in Cairo. May he rest in peace There is no direct documentation about the building of this addition, and certainly no information about the date it was built. Nonetheless, construction of one kind or another almost certainly continued under Saladin's Ayyubid successors. Inaugurated in 1983, it houses a collection of unique Royal Carriages attributed to different historical periods, from the reign of Khedive Ismail until the reign of King Farouk, in addition to other collection of unique antiques related to the carriages. [7] The palace was used for regular receptions and private ceremonies. Usually the few pilgrims who arrived here did not spend the night but proceeded to the next station at the Bnot Yaakov Bridge Khan, or to Safed. If the need to build Khan Jubb Yussef as a roadside station along Via Maris was therefore not decisive, what was the khan's purpose? Cairo. Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun (ruled 1279-1290) either built or significantly renovated a structure known as the Dar al-Niyaba which served as the palace of the sultan's vice-regent. From the foot of the Citadel, the water was then carried up to the palaces via another system of waterwheels. Egypt. Following the complaint, it was decided to station three horses at each of the khans: Sasa, Koneitra, Bnot Yaacov Bridge, Miniah, Lajoon, Kakoon, Rosh Haayin, Gaza and El Arish. contact us. [1] It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums. The palace was designed and constructed by artisans contracted from a variety of countries, including Greeks, Turks, Bulgarians and Albanians. Abdulfattah, Iman R. and Mamdouh Mohamed Sakr (2012), "Glass Mosaics in a Royal Mamluk Hall: Context, Content, and Interpretation", in Doris Behrens-Abouseif (ed. View the profiles of people named Joseph Cairo. [7] Although not publicly accessible, it can be spotted by its pointed Ottoman-style minaret. [9] Al-Ashraf also, once again, demolished the qubba or domed throne hall of his father Qalawun and replaced it with his own structure, the Iwan al-Ashrafiyya (the word "iwan" seems to have been used from then on for this particular type of building). [5] Due to rivalries between different military corps in the Ottoman forces, the Citadel was divided into three areas to house three different elements of the Ottoman garrison: the Northern Enclosure housed the barracks of the Janissaries, the Southern Enclosure was used by the Ottoman pasha (governor) and his own troops, and another lower western enclosure, which contained the stables, housed the 'Azaban (or Azap) corps. Release date: 31 August 2018. Units of “the geographical engineering corps” under the command of M. Jacoutin were sent together with the French army, and this is the source of the first modern maps of the country. A rectangular courtyard of about half a dunam is adjacent to the eastern wing of the khan, which apparently served as a sheepfold at a later period. Burckhardt, Travels in Syria and the Holy Land, 1822, P.E.F, Survey of Western Palestine, Sheet IV, M. Vered and H. L. Striem, The Safed Earthquake of 1.1.1837, Israel Atomic Energy Commission, 1976. 14 – 6 x 35 meters on the east side) which run along the sides of the structure. There is also a fireplace in room No. The great central shaft is surrounded by a spiral staircase that gives the well its local name Bir al-Halazun, "well of the snail". Despite the fact that the road from Safed to Damascus passes through Jubb Yussef, Abu Jian, who accompanied Qaitbay and describes their journeys, does not mention the khan, even though it had been in existence for 5 years at that time. The original southwestern section of Saladin's enclosure has disappeared but is likely to have extended around this well and around the current site of al-Nasir Muhammad's mosque (making the original enclosure slightly bigger than the existing Northern Enclosure today). The Arabic Citadel of Cairo was built by Saladin in the 12th century AD. The whole of the mountain in the vicinity is covered with large pieces of black stone; but the main body of the rock is calcareous. Egypt. The earlier one, built 100 years before, had been much smaller, and was abandoned when they left in the end of the 12th century. Michael Scott descends to the bottom of the 90 metre well. The Sakiyeh of the Well of Joseph. [7]:202–203, The location where the palace once stood has not been identified beyond doubt. [9] This improvement of the infrastructure allowed him in turn to embark on more ambitious projects within the Citadel. [7], Muhammad Ali was a pasha of Albanian origin who was appointed by the Ottoman sultan in 1805 to restore order after the French occupation of Egypt (1798-1801). Jubb Yussef (Arabic: جُبّ يُوسُف, Hebrew: גוב יוסף), also known as "Joseph's Well" in English, is an archaeological site in Ramat Korazim in the Galilee, Israel. The gate is located on the northern side, and a 17-meter long passageway leads from the gate to the courtyard (No. General Mira led his troops to Safed through Ramah, Kfar Hananiah, Ramat Pishchor (near the current day hospital) – and not through Jubb Yussef, so that the mapping of the area is not perfect, but still of interest. [8][1] This also emulated a feature of many Syrian cities, such as Damascus and Aleppo, which had walled citadels that acted as the seat of power and which Saladin was familiar with. Text Popup. It seems that the khan had been originally built as halls and rooms surrounding an internal courtyard, without the northern part of the northern wing. [9] The year 1318 according to the Hijra, is 1900 AD. The distance from Shechem to Dothan is not mentioned, nor is the distance from Hebron to Shechem, but it is customary to associate Dothan with Tel Dotan, located between Shechem and Jenin. 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