Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire

Price: 179.55 AED

Publisher: Kaph Books

Publication Year: 2025

ISBN: 9789948697916

About the Book

This volume traces the history of the Mamluk Sultanate (1250–1517), one of the great powers of the medieval world, known both for its formidable military force and its flourishing artistic production. Positioned at the crossroads of trade routes linking Europe, Africa, and Asia, the Mamluks developed a refined art deeply shaped by intense cultural exchange.

Featuring nearly 270 works - illuminated manuscripts, architectural decorations, precious objects, and weapons - the exhibition unveils a pluralistic society with diverse forms of craftsmanship.

The catalogue offers a historical and cultural introduction to this powerful dynasty and highlights the artistic excellence of the Mamluk era, while tracing the circulation of knowledge, influences, and goods from China to Ghana, and from Venice to Cairo.