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Zawiya and Khanqah of Aydakin al-Bunduqdari
zawiya / khanqah / mausoleum complexIslamic (Bahri Mamluk 1284)

Zawiya and Khanqah of Aydakin al-Bunduqdari

Al-Suyufiyya, Al-Khalifa

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Explore the remains of a pioneering early Mamluk Sufi foundation, where prayer space and separate funerary chambers were combined in one of Cairo's earliest architectural experiments linking a khanqah with a mausoleum.

Historical Overview

Dating to 1284-1285 CE, this is one of the earliest Mamluk khanqahs combining a Sufi lodge with a mausoleum. Restored in 2023.

Why Visit?

A pioneering early Mamluk foundation combining religious and funerary functions.

Getting There

Zawiya and Khanqah of Aydakin al-Bunduqdari

Opening Hours

Check specific site for hours.

Ticket Prices

Current official price is not published.

Plan Your Visit

  • Duration: 20 - 35 mins
  • Accessibility: Because the surviving structure includes historic thresholds, burial spaces and altered remains, full step-free access should not be claimed without current site verification.
Aydakin al-Bunduqdari Khanqah Cairo – Visitor Guide