Mausoleum of Taybugha al-Tawil
Monument Mausoleum of Taybugha al-Tawil in historic Cairo
In Cairo Governorate, the Mausoleum of Taybugha al-Tawil is visited by those interested in funerary architecture and the dense network of historic mausoleums around the city.
Mausoleum of Taybugha al-Tawil is a funerary monument located in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, named for the person commemorated there. It is one of the many named mausoleums that form Cairo’s historic funerary landscape.
Visitors note external architectural elements and the memorial function of the structure; interior access may be restricted depending on conservation status and local management. The mausoleum is primarily of local architectural and historical interest.
The building functions as the tomb of Taybugha al-Tawil; specific construction dates and historical attributions are not provided here.
Positioned within Greater Cairo, the mausoleum is located at the coordinates given and is administratively in Cairo Governorate.
- Coordinates: 30.04116, 31.27387
How to Get to Mausoleum of Taybugha al-Tawil #
Located in Cairo’s old funerary quarter, the mausoleum is best reached on foot from the surrounding streets of the City of the Dead. From central Islamic Cairo (near Bab Zuweila/Sultan Hassan), expect a 20-40 minute walk through narrow lanes and cemetery streets; taxis can drop visitors at the nearest paved thoroughfare, but a short walk over uneven ground is usually required.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Taybugha al-Tawil #
- Look for the faded inscription panels on the north wall - they often go unread but reveal the donor's name.
- Visit in the morning light when sun strikes the dome; the stonework's tooling shows up best then.
- Combine this stop with a walk through the nearby funerary complexes rather than treating it as a destination - the pleasure is in the layering of monuments.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Taybugha al-Tawil #
Best visited in the cooler months (Oct-Mar) for comfortable walking and better light on the masonry.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Taybugha al-Tawil #
Mausoleum of Taybugha al-Tawil'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 17°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 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 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.
