Khalifa District

This historic district in the southern part of the old city grew up around the great mausolea of early Islamic saints and jurists, giving it a deeply religious character. Its lanes hold important shrines, domed tombs and mosques dating back to the medieval period, drawing pilgrims and scholars over the centuries. Adjacent to the sprawling southern cemetery, the quarter blends devotional monuments with dense residential life. Recent conservation work has begun to reveal its layered heritage, rewarding those who explore beyond the usual circuits.