Mausoleum and sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Hanafi
Monument Mausoleum with sabil (fountain) in historic Cairo
Named for Sulayman Agha al‑Hanafi, this mausoleum and sabil sit within Cairo’s historic fabric; visitors come for examples of funerary architecture and to explore nearby mosques, markets and the dense street life of Islamic Cairo.
The Mausoleum and sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Hanafi is a named funerary-charitable structure in Cairo Governorate, Egypt (approximate coordinates 30.02062, 31.26706). The combined name identifies both a tomb and a sabil element on the site.
The monument pairs a burial space with a sabil, reflecting a common combination of commemorative and public-benefit architecture. No authoritative visitor information or opening times are included in the provided data.
Specific construction dates, the biography of Sulayman Agha al-Hanafi, and later alterations are not included in the supplied material. The recorded name indicates patronage or association with an individual of that name.
Sited within the greater Cairo urban area at coordinates 30.02062 N, 31.26706 E, inside Cairo Governorate.
- Sabil component: Contains a sabil, indicating a component intended to provide drinking water to the public as part of its charitable function.
How to Get to Mausoleum and sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Hanafi #
Found in Cairo’s old quarters; best reached by taxi with a final short walk. Consider hiring a local guide to locate and interpret the site.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum and sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Hanafi #
- Pay attention to the decorative tiles and the calligraphy banding - they often date the building and reveal patronage.
- If the complex includes a sabil-kuttab, notice how the public and private functions are articulated across the façade.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum and sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Hanafi #
Avoid the hottest months to enjoy the street-level life of the city.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum and sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Hanafi #
Mausoleum and sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Hanafi's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
