Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq Monument

Ottoman-era mausoleum in Cairo for Mustafa Agha

A small mausoleum in Cairo's historic districts, this site is typically seen on walking routes that examine the city's funerary architecture and pass through nearby mosques and bazaars.

Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq at a Glance#

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About Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq#

The Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq is a named funerary monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, located at the supplied coordinates. It is a local tomb structure within the urban fabric of Cairo.

As a modest mausoleum, it is not extensively documented in popular tourist literature and lacks widely available details on decoration, dimensions, or interior layout. It is primarily of local historical interest.

Specific historical facts about the mausoleum’s construction date, founder, and subsequent changes are not broadly documented in public sources. Contemporary references list it as a local burial monument with limited archival information.

The mausoleum lies at 30.02306° N, 31.25923° E in the greater Cairo area, within Cairo Governorate.

Coordinates: 30.02306° N, 31.25923° E
Visiting notes: No widely published visitor facilities; modest local site best approached with local guidance

How to Get to Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq#

Reached by taxi or ride-hailing to the Al-Azhar or Bab Zuweila areas, then on foot through the medieval quarters. Many such mausoleums lie within a short walking radius of major historic sites.

Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq#

Compare the dome profiles with neighbouring tombs - subtle differences often indicate different eras or workshops.
If the mausoleum is in active use, avoid visiting during prayer times to respect worshippers.
Carry a notebook: many caretakers will tell stories not recorded in guidebooks.

Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq#

Visit during the cooler months; avoid peak summer heat.

Autumn

October-November · 20-28°C

Comfortable for walking and detail-oriented visits.

Spring

March-April · 18-27°C

Good for combining several monuments into a longer walk.

Winter

December-February · 10-20°C

Cool and quieter; early mornings are particularly serene.

Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq#

Climate

Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq'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.

Air Quality: AQI 133 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberJuneJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Excellent	8° - 20°	14°	6 mm	some cloud	61%	2.6 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.3h
February	Excellent	9° - 21°	15°	6 mm	some cloud	56%	2.5 m/s	0.9 moderate	11.0h
March	Ideal	11° - 24°	17°	4 mm	some cloud	51%	2.8 m/s	1.4 high	11.9h
April	Ideal	14° - 29°	22°	1 mm	some cloud	44%	2.8 m/s	1.8 very high	12.8h
May	Ideal	18° - 32°	25°	1 mm	mostly sunny	40%	3.2 m/s	2.2 extreme	13.6h
June	Ideal	20° - 35°	27°	0 mm	clear	40%	3.3 m/s	2.5 extreme	13.9h
July	Ideal	22° - 35°	28°	0 mm	clear	42%	2.7 m/s	2.5 extreme	13.8h
August	Ideal	21° - 35°	28°	0 mm	mostly sunny	45%	2.6 m/s	2.3 extreme	13.1h
September	Ideal	20° - 33°	27°	0 mm	clear	50%	3.0 m/s	1.8 very high	12.2h
October	Ideal	18° - 30°	24°	1 mm	clear	56%	2.7 m/s	1.3 high	11.3h
November	Ideal	13° - 25°	19°	3 mm	mostly sunny	59%	1.8 m/s	0.8 moderate	10.5h
December	Excellent	9° - 21°	15°	7 mm	mostly sunny	62%	2.7 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.1h