Madrasa of Kafur al-Zimam

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About Madrasa of Kafur al-Zimam

The madrasa of Kafur al-Zimam was built in 1425 by Kafur, the zimam or head of the sultan's household, during the reign of Sultan Barsbay. It is also known as the Zimamiyya madrasa. Its carved portal faces a narrow lane near al-Ghuriyya, a short walk from al-Azhar.

Key facts

Name

Madrasa of Kafur al-Zimam

Type

Other Places

City

Cairo

Country

Egypt

Coordinates

30.0439871, 31.2607488

Last updated

2026-10-24