turbat wa-miʼdhanat Abū al-Ghaḍanfar Monument

Tomb and minaret complex dedicated to Abu al-Ghadanfar

Turbat wa‑miʿdhanat Abū al‑Ghaḍanfar combines a tomb and a minaret in Cairo's historic core; visitors stop for its domed tomb, vertical minaret and role in local architectural tours.

turbat wa-miʼdhanat Abū al-Ghaḍanfar at a Glance#

Address: Historic Cairo area, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

About turbat wa-miʼdhanat Abū al-Ghaḍanfar#

turbat wa-miʿdhanat Abū al-Ghaḍanfar is recorded in Cairo Governorate, Egypt as a site whose name indicates a tomb and associated structures for a person called Abū al-Ghaḍanfar. It is identified by name as a small funerary or commemorative location rather than a major public monument.

The site is of interest to specialists in local funerary architecture and historical onomastics; casual visits typically focus on exterior features and inscriptions where accessible. There are usually no formal visitor amenities.

Names of this form commonly denote a tomb complex and related buildings; specific historical details such as date of construction, patronage, and architectural history for this particular site are not provided in widely available references.

The site lies at the coordinates above within the Cairo Governorate, inside the greater Cairo urban area.

  • Coordinates: 30.04632 N, 31.26627 E
  • Site type: Name indicates a compound site containing a tomb and associated structures for Abū al-Ghadanfar

How to Get to turbat wa-miʼdhanat Abū al-Ghaḍanfar#

Make for Historic/Islamic Cairo by taxi from central Cairo. Once in the old city, proceed on foot into the lanes around Khan al-Khalili and Al-Azhar. These small religious complexes are often reached by local direction rather than map coordinates.

Tips for Visiting turbat wa-miʼdhanat Abū al-Ghaḍanfar#

  • If entry is closed, photograph the exterior masonry and inscriptions from the street - they often contain donor names and dates.
  • Look for layers of repair: different mortar, different stones - these tell the building's maintenance story.
  • Visit in late afternoon when the alley light softens; details in shadow pop better for photos.

Best Time to Visit turbat wa-miʼdhanat Abū al-Ghaḍanfar#

Shoulder seasons and morning visits are best for comfort and light; interiors are often quietest at these times.

Autumn
Oct-Nov · 20-28°C
Comfortable touring weather and moderate crowds.
Spring
Mar-Apr · 18-25°C
Clearer light for photography and quiet mornings.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 10-18°C
Fewer visitors and crisp air; interiors feel more intimate.

Weather & Climate near turbat wa-miʼdhanat Abū al-Ghaḍanfar#

Climate

turbat wa-miʼdhanat Abū al-Ghaḍanfar'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
SeptemberJuneAugust
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% 2.7 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° 28° 0 mm clear 40% 3.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.9h
July Excellent 22° - 35° 28° 0 mm clear 42% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 22° - 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% 2.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 1 mm clear 56% 2.6 m/s 1.3 high 11.3h
November Ideal 13° - 25° 19° 3 mm mostly sunny 59% 1.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Excellent 9° - 21° 15° 7 mm mostly sunny 62% 2.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h

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