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.