Emir Qurqumas Complex
Monument Mamluk era funerary complex and mosque in Cairo
In Cairo, the Emir Qurqumas Complex comprises a Mamluk madrasa, mosque and mausoleum; visitors study its stonework and historic inscriptions within the city’s medieval funerary quarter.
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The Emir Qurqumas Complex is a Mamluk-era funerary and religious complex in Cairo, Egypt, dating to the late Mamluk period. It includes architectural elements typical of Mamluk religious endowments such as a mausoleum and spaces for religious instruction.
The complex is visited for its Mamluk architectural features including domes, stone masonry and decorative details that reflect late medieval Cairene styles. It forms part of the wider historic fabric of medieval Cairo where many similar complexes stand in close proximity.
The complex was commissioned by the Mamluk emir Qurqumas in the early 16th century as an endowment combining funerary, charitable and religious functions. It survives as an example of Mamluk patronage and urban funerary architecture in Cairo.
The complex sits within historic Cairo amid other Mamluk monuments, in the central part of the city where medieval Cairene urban fabric is concentrated.
- Function and style: A funerary-madrasa complex from the late Mamluk period that combines a mausoleum with associated religious and charitable functions.
How to Get to Emir Qurqumas Complex #
Located in historic central Cairo near Al-Muizz li-Din Allah Street. The site is best reached by taxi or ride-hail from downtown Cairo; the Cairo Metro (Al-Sayeda Zeinab or Attaba stations) can be used followed by a short taxi ride into the medieval quarter.
Tips for Visiting Emir Qurqumas Complex #
- Combine a visit with a walk along nearby Muizz Street and other medieval Cairo lanes to feel the urban context.
- Respect religious boundaries - parts of complexes are active and require modest dress.
- Hire a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide to understand Mamluk inscriptions and funerary architecture details most visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Emir Qurqumas Complex #
Autumn through spring offers the most comfortable conditions for touring historic Cairo sites and complexes.
Weather & Climate near Emir Qurqumas Complex #
Emir Qurqumas Complex's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
