Mausoleum of Ikhwat Yusuf
Monument Cairo funerary monument with historic Islamic ornamentation
This mausoleum appears on walking tours through historic Cairo’s labyrinth of tombs and mosques; visitors come to document Islamic funerary forms and then move on to nearby bazaars and coffeehouses.
The Mausoleum of Ikhwat Yusuf is a named funerary structure in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, marked by its recorded coordinates. It is a local tomb monument within the urban area of Cairo.
Public information treats it as a modest mausoleum rather than a large architectural complex; detailed interior descriptions and dimensions are not widely published. It does not appear as a major tourist attraction in common guides.
Specific historical data on who built the mausoleum and when is not broadly available in standard public references. It is generally listed as a local grave monument in contemporary records.
The mausoleum is located at 30.02070° N, 31.26765° E within the metropolitan area of Cairo, in Cairo Governorate.
- Coordinates: 30.02070° N, 31.26765° E
- Visiting notes: Typically a locally visited tomb without widely published visiting hours or guided tours
How to Get to Mausoleum of Ikhwat Yusuf #
Found in central historic Cairo, the mausoleum is reached by taxi to Al-Azhar/Khan al-Khalili or Bab Zuweila and then by foot. Many of these small monuments are within a brief walking distance of each other.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Ikhwat Yusuf #
- If possible, go with someone who reads Arabic - many dated inscriptions and donor names are still legible inside.
- Notice the transitions between older masonry and newer repairs; they reveal conservation histories.
- Plan multiple stops: visiting these small mausoleums in isolation misses the comparative story they tell together.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Ikhwat Yusuf #
Best in cooler months; mornings avoid the crowds and the midday heat.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Ikhwat Yusuf #
Mausoleum of Ikhwat Yusuf'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 19°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 8°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 28°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 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 warmest 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 17°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 20°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
