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Turukman

Turukman

Turukman is a district located east of Gaza City's urban center. Its name originates from Turkmen settlers who migrated to the area in the distant past. For a traveler, the neighborhood serves as a point of historical interest, illustrating the city's legacy of migration and settlement patterns, particularly when viewed alongside the adjacent Shuja'iyya district.

Getting There

The area is situated just east of the city center. Depending on the mode of transport, the trip typically takes a short amount of time, usually between 5 to 15 minutes by vehicle.

Duration of Visit

A visit to this neighborhood generally requires 1 to 2 hours to walk through the streets and observe the local architecture and layout.

When to Visit

Visiting during the morning or late afternoon is advisable to avoid the midday heat. Like many residential and commercial districts in the city, it can become crowded during peak business hours and weekends.

Nearby Points of Interest

Because of its location, this district can be combined with other historical sites in Gaza City. Nearby locations include:

  • Ibn Uthman Mosque (1km)
  • Bayt al-Saqqā (1.1km)
  • Al-Zafar Mosque (1.1km)
  • Zeitoun (1.2km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Ibn Uthman Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Ibn Uthman Mosque

The former site of an old mosque that once stood on a souk street in the Shuja'iyya district, southeast of Gaza City. Though no building remains today, the site still bears witness to the area's history.

1.0 km away
Bayt al-Saqqā

Castles & palaces

Bayt al-Saqqā

A 17th-century mansion in the market alleys of Shuja'iyya, east of Gaza City, representative of Mamluk-style architecture. Built by the merchant Ahmed al-Saqqa, it's a fine place to take in old architectural beauty at a leisurely pace.

1.1 km away
Al-Zafar Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Zafar Mosque

Al-Zafar Mosque was an Islamic mosque in the Shuja'iyya area of Gaza's Old City, built around 1360 during the Mamluk era and expanded in 1498. It has suffered damage repeatedly over the centuries and remains in a damaged state to this day.

1.1 km away
Zeitoun, Gaza

Shopping & districts

Zeitoun, Gaza

Zeitoun is the largest quarter of Gaza's Old City, separated from the others by Omar al-Mukhtar Street. It's a pleasant place to stroll its lanes and take in the atmosphere of the old walled city.

1.2 km away
Mahkamah Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Mahkamah Mosque

Located on Baghdad Street near the western entrance to the Shuja'iyya district of Gaza City, this was once a mosque and madrasa where Friday prayers and religious education took place together. It's a good spot to explore historic Islamic religious architecture.

1.2 km away
Al-Shamah Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Shamah Mosque

An old mosque in the Al-Zaytoun district of Gaza's old city. Built in 1315 by a Mamluk-era governor, it showcases historic Islamic architecture.

1.3 km away