Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab
Monument Mausoleum in Cairo notable for Ottoman-era tomb design
This mausoleum lies in Cairo’s older neighbourhoods and attracts visitors interested in Islamic funerary architecture and the network of nearby mosques, madrasas and market streets.
The Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab is a named burial monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, located at the provided coordinates. It functions as a local tomb structure within the urban area.
As a modest mausoleum, it is not widely documented in broad tourist literature and lacks published detailed measurements or interior descriptions. It is principally of local historical interest.
Specifics about the builder, date of construction, and historical uses are not consistently documented in widely available sources. It is recorded mainly as a local funerary site.
The mausoleum sits within the metropolitan area of Cairo at 30.04382° N, 31.27430° E, in Cairo Governorate.
- Coordinates: 30.04382° N, 31.27430° E
- Visiting notes: Small local mausoleum with limited visitor information; verify access locally
How to Get to Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab #
This mausoleum is accessible from central historic Cairo. Visitors typically take a taxi to the Al-Azhar or Khan al-Khalili area and walk through narrow streets; many of these tombs cluster within a short walking distance of one another.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab #
- Pay attention to the vestibule - many important decorative details are concentrated there.
- Ask a caretaker about any unusual inscriptions; they sometimes preserve names and dates that local guides can translate on the spot.
- Visit multiple small mausoleums in one itinerary; their differences become more meaningful in comparison.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab #
Cool months and non-holiday weekdays are ideal for avoiding crowds and seeing details.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab #
Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab'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 18°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 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.
