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Who rests here
Martyr · died 569 AH · Damascus
Atabeg of Damascus and Aleppo (1146-1174); a Zengid ruler known for his struggle against the Crusaders, his justice and his piety. Because of his justice and piety he was called al-Malik al-Adil , and because he so longed for martyrdom in the wars with the Crusaders, al-Shahid .
Full biography of Nur ad-Din (Nur al-Din Mahmud Zangi) →(the text above is quoted from the person's record)
How to get there
Located in: Damascus
Coordinates: 33.50988, 36.30491
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- TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi (DİA)
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Permanent ID: EA-Y-000196 · this address reaches the same record even if its name changes; use it when citing.