The Mameluke period (named after the Moslem rulers of Egypt) began in 1291 with the conquest of Acre and continued until 1517. Acre came within the mamluka of Gaza. The city was destroyed and totally abandoned, with only a few buildings remaining around the port (AB ev)

"the Mamluks contributed to the repair or further improvement of the outer curtain walls, especially on the south side, which had suffered from various battles. They also built new structures such as the massive square tower on the south side (Qalawun, in 1285)." (AB ev)

Rebuilt the city in the late 13th century (Great Mosque, Citadel) and constructed the Altinbugna Mosque (1318-1323)

Al Aqsa Mosque ("added two naves and two gates to the mosque's eastern side") and several structures in the Muslim Quarter, like the Markte of the Cotton Workers

Palace of the Bashtak, Sultan Hassan Mosque (1356-1362), various mausolea. Cairo also was the capital of the Mamluks.

Mausoleum of Baibars (1277-1281), Madrasa Afriduniya