Mausoleum of Shajar al-Durr
Monument Mamluk-era mausoleum housing sultana Shajar al-Durr's tomb
In Cairo, the Mausoleum of Shajar al-Durr commemorates the 13th-century ruler and showcases Mamluk-era architecture; visitors study its domed tomb, historic inscriptions and the medieval Islamic city fabric nearby.
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Mausoleum of Shajar al-Durr is a funerary monument in Cairo dedicated to Shajar al-Durr, a 13th-century ruler of Egypt who died in 1257. It marks the burial place of a historically significant figure from the Ayyubid-Mamluk transitional period.
The site is primarily visited for its association with Shajar al-Durr and as an example of medieval Egyptian funerary architecture. Information on visitor facilities or interior access is limited.
The mausoleum dates to the mid-13th century and is associated with the period immediately following Shajar al-Durr’s brief rule in 1250. Over time the structure has survived within Cairo’s complex of historic funerary monuments and has been subject to repairs and restorations like many medieval sites in the city.
The monument sits within the greater Cairo area in Cairo Governorate. It is located in the historic urban fabric of the city rather than in a rural cemetery setting.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Shajar al-Durr #
Best visited in the cooler months (October-April), with December-February offering the most comfortable sightseeing temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Shajar al-Durr #
Mausoleum of Shajar al-Durr'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.
