Forty-five buildings in the city, many dating from the 14th century, have been
registered as historical sites. Twelve Mosque from the Mamluk and Ottoman
times have survived along with an equal number of Madrassas or theological
schools. Secular buildings include the hammam or bathing-house, which followed
the classical pattern of Roman- Byzantine baths, and the Khan or caravansary.
The Souks, together with the Khan, form an agglomeration of various trades
where tailors, jewelers, perfumeries, tanners and soap-makers work in
surroundings that have changed very little over the last 500 years. Tripoli is
classified 2nd in the world with its fascinating Mamlouk architecture.
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