mausoleum / funerary domeIslamic (Bahri Mamluk 1322)
Mausoleum of Alam al-Din Sanjar al-Muzaffar
Al-Suyufiyya, Al-Khalifa
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See one of early Mamluk Cairo's most distinctive independent funerary domes, a compact 1322 mausoleum with a twenty-four-ribbed exterior, historic inscriptions and the wooden tomb of Amir Alam al-Din Sanjar al-Muzaffar.
Historical Overview
Built in 1322 CE, it is the first independent stone dome in Cairo. Restored and reopened in 2023.
Why Visit?
A key architectural monument featuring a unique 24-ribbed dome.
What to See
- Square burial chamber
- Octagonal transition zone
- Inscription bands
- Externally ribbed dome
- Eight-lobed pierced stone window
Getting There
Mausoleum of Alam al-Din Sanjar al-Muzaffar
Media Gallery
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Opening Hours
Check specific site for hours.
Ticket Prices
Current official price is not published.
Plan Your Visit
- Duration: 15 - 25 mins