The complex was founded by Prince Tarabay al-Sharifi, one of the princes under the rule of Sultan Al-Ashraf Abu Nasr Qaitbay. Prince Tarabay was one of the closest person to the Sultan and he had the most powerful authority amongst all the other princes.
The complex consists of a sabil and a dome with several rows of stalactites, a pointed stoned helmet-like. In the middle of the south-west, side is the main entrance of the dome, which is preceded by a double staircase. The other entrance is on the northeastern side of the dome. The sabil itself consists of a rectangular chamber with a specific room dedicated to keeping the tools and for the storage of water.
The buildings were in a very bad condition until the Aga Khan Trust for Culture undertook a comprehensive restoration of the site. Tons of debris had accumulated around the buildings exposed to much neglect. Restoration was carried out between 2006 and 2009, in partnership with the Supreme Council of Antiquities
| Location: | Cairo, Egypt |
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| Coordinates: | 30.03471, 31.260902 |
| Built: | 30.03471, 31.260902 |
| Governing body: | Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities |
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| Architectural Type: | Complex ( Mausoleum-sabil) |
| Architectural style: | Mamluk |
This palace was built by Amir Alin Aq Al Hossami in 693 AH / 1293 AD and is today one of the few Mamluk residences still conserved in Cairo. The Palace of Alin Aq architectural style belongs to the same typology as Prince Bashtak and Menjik Al-Yousfi’s palaces, but Alin Qa is specific by the large of the buildings.
