Maqābir al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī
Maqābir al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī is a cemetery in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Maqābir al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī is situated nearby to the tomb Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i, as well as near National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Museum
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a national museum in Cairo, Egypt. The museum displays a collection of 50,000 artifacts, presenting the Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the modern era. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is situated 720 metres west of Maqābir al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī.
Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i
Tomb
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The Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i is a mausoleum dedicated to al-Shafi'i, founder of the homonymous school of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence. Located at the Imam Shafi'i Street in the City of the Dead, Cairo, the mausoleum is a hallmark of Ayyubid style architecture and historical significance. Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i is situated 360 metres northeast of Maqābir al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī.
Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque
Mosque
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The Lulua Mosque or al-Lu'lu'a Mosque is a mosque in the Muqattam Hills that surround Cairo, Egypt. Built during the reign of the third Fatimid caliph, al-Hakim, in the Fatimid architectural style, the mosque was completed in c. 1016 CE. Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque is situated 1½ km northeast of Maqābir al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Cairo and Sayyidah Zainab District.
Old Cairo
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Old Cairo is the extensive district of southern Cairo from the southern boundary of Garden City down to the precinct commonly known as Coptic Cairo.
Sayyidah Zainab District
Suburb
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Sayyidah Zainab is one of the old traditional districts of Cairo, Egypt. Its name is based on the presence of the Sayyidah Zainab Mosque. It is known for its traditional restaurants, it also has the Qal'at al-Kabsh neighbourhood, which is one of the famous areas in the district, and the Ibn Tulun Mosque. Sayyidah Zainab District is situated 2½ km northwest of Maqābir al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī.
Ma’adi
Ma'adi a suburban district of Cairo, to the south of the city center on the eastern bank of the Nile, consists of two distinct areas, Old Ma'adi and New Ma'adi.
Maqābir al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī
- Type: Cemetery
- Also known as: “Al Imām ash Shāf‘ī Cemetery”, “Al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī Cemetery”, and “Maqabir al Imam ash Shafi`i”
- Category: burial
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.00896° or 30° 0′ 32″ northLongitude
31.25624° or 31° 15′ 23″ eastElevation
30 metres (98 feet)Open location code
8G2H2754+HFGeoNames ID
7912996
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In Other Languages
“Maqābir al Imām ash Shāfi‘ī” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “مقابر الامام الشافعي”
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