Mausoleum of Gani Bek
Monument Tomb of Gani Bek in Cairo's historic area
One of several small tombs in Cairo’s historic district, this mausoleum is often visited by people touring the area’s funerary architecture and the nearby mosques and market alleys.
The Mausoleum of Gani Bek is a funerary monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, named for the individual commemorated at the tomb. It is identified on maps by its coordinates and is a local historic grave structure.
A modest tomb building marks the burial site; it is not listed as a major tourist attraction and does not have widely published visitor information. Physical details such as dimensions, decorative program, and interior arrangement are not consistently documented in public sources.
Specific archival details on who built the mausoleum, the exact construction date, and its original patronage are not widely available in published references. Contemporary descriptions treat it as a local historic funerary monument rather than a well-documented archaeological site.
The mausoleum sits within the metropolitan area of Cairo at 30.02238° N, 31.25697° E, in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. It lies within the dense urban zone of greater Cairo rather than in an isolated cemetery setting.
- Coordinates: 30.02238° N, 31.25697° E
- Visiting notes: Located within the urban fabric of greater Cairo; there are no widely published visiting hours or facilities
How to Get to Mausoleum of Gani Bek #
Access is the same as nearby historic mausoleums: taxi or ride-hailing to the Al-Azhar/Khan al-Khalili or Bab Zuweila area and then a short walk through narrow streets. These clusters are best explored on foot.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Gani Bek #
- Note the condition of wooden screens and grilles - they often date from later repairs and can be extremely old.
- Combine this visit with a walk to nearby madrasas and minarets; the neighborhood is a compact museum of small-scale Islamic architecture.
- Bring small change if a caretaker requests a contribution toward upkeep.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Gani Bek #
October-April is the sweet spot; avoid the heat of high summer.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Gani Bek #
Mausoleum of Gani Bek'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 11°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 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 34°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 hot, 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.