Mausoleum of Sayyida Ruqayya, Fatimid mausoleum in City of the Dead, Cairo, Egypt.
The mausoleum features a fluted dome supported by an octagonal drum, with ornamental windows displaying intricate stucco grilles throughout the structure.
Built in 1133 CE during the Fatimid period, this shrine honors Ruqayya bint Ali, a descendant of Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima.
The mausoleum contains a silver zarih shrine enclosure, donated by the Dawoodi Bohra community, replacing the original wooden structure.
The mausoleum functions as both a religious shrine and mosque, remaining open to visitors who wish to explore its architectural elements or engage in prayer.
The central mihrab displays exceptional stucco decorations that represent the finest examples of Fatimid architectural artistry in Cairo.
Location: Cairo
Location: Cairo Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
GPS coordinates: 30.02558,31.25182
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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