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Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri
About the Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri
Descending from Sharia al-Azhar, on the opposite side of the Khan al-Khalili market, one encounters the resplendent Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri, a harmonious amalgamation of two architectural marvels commissioned by the penultimate sultan, Qansuh al-Ghouri, who held the reins of power for an impressive 16-year tenure.
Al-Ghouri’s life was marked by both grandeur and tragedy. He met his demise through a gruesome decapitation, captured after leading his valiant army into the fateful Battle of Marj Dabiq. It was a cruel twist of fate, as his capture was orchestrated by one of his own emirs, a treacherous betrayal that sealed his tragic fate. He was 78 years old at the time of this ill-fated incident, and to this day, his mortal remains remain shrouded in mystery, lost to the annals of history.
However, within the hallowed confines of this mausoleum, we encounter not only the memory of Al-Ghouri but also that of the last Sheikh, who met an equally tragic end at the gallows of Bab Zuweila when the Ottoman Turks assumed control of this vibrant city in the year 1517.
Each Sunday night at the stroke of 9 pm, the Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri comes alive with the melodious strains of Sufi chanting, a distinct departure from the Sufi dancing witnessed at the Wikala of Al-Ghouri. Alternatively, the rhythmic beats of Nubian drumming reverberate through these sacred halls, offering visitors a mesmerizing glimpse into the musical traditions that have graced this timeless edifice for generations. It is a testament to Egypt’s rich cultural tapestry, where history, tragedy, and artistry converge, ensuring that the Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri remains a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic Egyptian experience.
Created On March 18, 2020
Updated On July 22 , 2025
CAIRO Travel Guide
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Azhar To The Citadel
- Amir Taz Palace
- Aqsunur’s Mosque
- Bab Zuweila
- Beit Al-Harrawi
- Beit Al-Suhaymi (Al-Suhaymi House)
- Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun
- Bein al-Qasreen STREET (Between The Two Palaces {Street})
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Church of St. Barbara
- Coptic Cairo
- Egyptian Textile Museum
- Gawhara Terrace
- Gayer-Anderson Museum
- Ibn Tulun Citadel
- Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar (Cairo’s Most Famous Bazaar)
- Khanqah & Mausoleum of Sultan Baybars al-Gashankir
- Khanqah-Mausoleum of Farag Ibn Barquq
- Madrassa & Mausoleum of as-Salih Ayyub
- Madrassa & Mausoleum of Qalawun
- An-Nasir Mohammed Bin Qalawoon Mosque
- Madrassa And Mausoleum of Barquq
- Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri
- Midan Al-Hussein (Sayedna Al-Hussein Square)
- Mosque of Al-Hakim
- Mosque of Al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh
- Mosque of al-Aqmar
- Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
- Mosque of An-Nasir Mohammed
- Mosque of Aslam al-Silahdar
- Mosque of Ibn Tulun
- Mosque of Mohammed Ali
- Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
- Mosque-Madrassa of Al-Ghouri
- Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
- Mosque-Madrassa of Umm Sultan Sha’aban
- Museo Mevlevi
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Northern Cemetery
- Northern Enclosure
- Northern Walls and Gates
- Sabil And Kuttab Of Abdel Rahman Katkhuda
- Sabil of Muhammed Ali Pasha
- Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah
- The Church of St Sergius & Bacchus
- The Citadel Of Saladin
- The Complex of Sultan Ashraf Barsbey
- The Coptic Museum (The Only Coptic Museum In Egypt)
- The Egyptian Museum
- The Hanging Church
- The Khayrbek Complex
- The Mosque of Sultan Qaitbey
- The Roman Towers
- Wikala al-Bazara
- Wikala of Al-Ghouri

