Sabil-kuttab of Abu al-Iqbal
Monument Historic sabil-kuttab combining fountain and primary school
Street fountain with an upper kuttab room; visitors come to study its inscriptions, woodwork and the social history of Cairo’s charitable endowments.
Sabil-kuttab of Abu al-Iqbal is a small historic sabil-kuttab in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The building type pairs a public water source with an upper-level elementary Qur’anic classroom.
Architectural highlights are concentrated on the façade and the fountain opening - visitors typically see a decorated grille or window for the kuttab and a recessed niche or basin for dispensing water at street level. Materials often include dressed stone and carved or inscribed panels around the fountain aperture.
The monument carries the name of its patron, indicating it was endowed to serve local residents with drinking water and basic religious education; such charitable foundations were a frequent means for urban benefactors to provide social services.
Situated inside the city of Cairo (Cairo Governorate) at the given coordinates, the structure is part of the built streetscape and read from the street.
- Function: Combines a public drinking fountain at street level with a small Quran school on the upper floor.
How to Get to Sabil-kuttab of Abu al-Iqbal #
From Al-Azhar Metro or a short taxi ride to the historic core, walk the alleys off Al-Muizz Street to discover this sabil-kuttab among other similar structures.
Tips for Visiting Sabil-kuttab of Abu al-Iqbal #
- Search for the small donor inscription for clues about the building's era - honorifics like 'Effendi' suggest late Ottoman-period patrons.
- If the kuttab above is inhabited or used, be discreet and photograph only the façade.
- Note where repairs used incompatible materials (e.g., modern cement on historic lime mortar) - it tells you about recent conservation approaches.
Best Time to Visit Sabil-kuttab of Abu al-Iqbal #
Visiting during cooler months and mornings improves comfort and visibility of details.
Weather & Climate near Sabil-kuttab of Abu al-Iqbal #
Sabil-kuttab of Abu al-Iqbal'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 11°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.
