Mausoleum and sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Hanafi Monument

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.

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.

• 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.