Most of this 14th century pulpit was built by Burhan al-Din to replace an earlier Crusader structure. However, the foundation is dated by some to much earlier period (7th cent AD). It was probably first built by Saladin in 1190 and later restored in 1456 by Burhan al-Din (his name is inscribed thereon). It was later restored by the Turkish emir Mohammed Rashid in 1483. It is sometimes referred to as Minbar Omar and is used for Muslim open-air prayers to this day, during summer months.
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