Mausoleum and Sabil of Umar Agha
Monument Combined mausoleum and public fountain in Cairo
This mausoleum and adjacent sabil sit inside Cairo’s older neighbourhoods; tourists visit to see an example of Islamic funerary architecture and the functional civic features - public water dispensaries and religious complexes - that used to serve the city.
The Mausoleum and Sabil of Umar Agha is a combined funerary and charitable monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt (approximate coordinates 30.03645, 31.25982). The name indicates the complex contains both a tomb and a sabil, a public water-provisioning structure.
The site comprises a tomb and an associated sabil feature; such combinations were commonly part of charitable and funerary complexes in Cairo. Visitors typically note the dual function of the site as both memorial and public utility.
No specific dates, founder names, or construction phases are provided in the supplied data. The recorded name indicates a connection to an individual called Umar Agha, but further historical detail is not available here.
Situated within the Cairo urban area at coordinates 30.03645 N, 31.25982 E, the complex lies inside Cairo Governorate.
- Sabil present: Includes a sabil - a public water fountain feature that historically supplied water to passersby and pilgrims.
How to Get to Mausoleum and Sabil of Umar Agha #
Accessible from central Cairo by taxi; the mausoleum is in the historic quarter where streets can be narrow and signage inconsistent. A short walk from the closest metro/taxi drop will be required.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum and Sabil of Umar Agha #
- Check with local authorities or a guide before entering enclosed mausoleum spaces - many are not open to unaccompanied visitors.
- Notice the water troughs and charitable functions often attached to these complexes; they tell a great deal about the social intentions behind the architecture.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum and Sabil of Umar Agha #
Avoid the height of summer when walking can be physically taxing.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum and Sabil of Umar Agha #
Mausoleum and Sabil of Umar Agha'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 20°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 9°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 29°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 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 35°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 hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, 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 18°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 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
