Describes the reign of the Mameluke dynasty of Egypt and their control of Palestine and Jerusalem during the Middle Ages.

Provides a map of the three districts of the Holy Land while under the control of the Ottoman Empire just prior to World War I.

Profiles the Mameluke sultan responsible for commissioning many repairs of important Islamic structures in Jerusalem during the 14th century.

Furnishes a history of the wall and gate built around the Old City of Jerusalem by Ottoman sultan Sulyman the Magnificent.

Highlights the renovations to Roman water aqueducts in Jerusalem by the ruling Mamelukes during the 14th century AD.