Mausoleum of Isma’il ibn Tha’lab
Mausoleum of Isma’il ibn Tha’lab is a monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Mausoleum of Isma’il ibn Tha’lab is situated nearby to the tomb Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i, as well as near National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
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 170 metres northwest of Mausoleum of Isma’il ibn Tha’lab.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Museum
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a museum in Cairo, Egypt. It is located in Old Cairo and overlooking Ain El Sira lake natural lake. 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 1 km west of Mausoleum of Isma’il ibn Tha’lab.
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 Mausoleum of Isma’il ibn Tha’lab.
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 Mausoleum of Isma’il ibn Tha’lab.
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.
Mausoleum of Isma’il ibn Tha’lab
- Type: Monument
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.01036° or 30° 0′ 37″ northLongitude
31.25875° or 31° 15′ 32″ eastElevation
35 metres (115 feet)Open location code
8G2H2765+4FGeoNames ID
8630028
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In Other Languages
“Mausoleum of Isma’il ibn Tha’lab” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “تربة إسماعيل بن ثعلب”
- Arabic: “تربة السادات التعالبة”
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