Sabil-kuttab of Bashir Agha Dar al-Sa'ada
Monument Historic sabil-kuttab offering public water and schooling
Two-storey sabil-kuttab with decorative stonework and inscription panels; part of Cairo’s network of charitable buildings, it attracts heritage-focused walking tours.
Sabil-kuttab of Bashir Agha Dar al-Sa’ada is a historic combined fountain and Qur’anic primary school located in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. It represents the local charity architecture that integrates public amenities and education.
Expect a street-facing fountain niche and an upper-level aperture for the kuttab that together define the building’s appearance; ornamental stonework and inscription bands frequently emphasize the fountain. The kuttab is typically a single small room intended for elementary instruction.
The name indicates the building was established by or dedicated to a specific patron and operated as a waqf to provide water and basic schooling to the neighborhood. Such endowments were a standard method for urban benefactors to deliver public services.
Found within the city of Cairo (Cairo Governorate) at the listed coordinates, it forms part of the dense streetscape and is most readily observed from the pavement.
- Design: Small two-level plan with public access to water on the ground floor and a teaching room above.
How to Get to Sabil-kuttab of Bashir Agha Dar al-Sa'ada #
From Al-Azhar Metro or by taxi to the Al-Muizz historical corridor; then walk the alleyways where sabil-kuttabs are concentrated.
Tips for Visiting Sabil-kuttab of Bashir Agha Dar al-Sa'ada #
- Photograph the façade in side light to bring the shallow relief into relief - oblique illumination makes inscriptions legible.
- Look for any surviving awnings or brackets above the niche; these often indicate where a small canopy once sheltered users from rain.
- Compare this sabil to adjacent façades - slight differences in proportion often indicate different construction phases.
Best Time to Visit Sabil-kuttab of Bashir Agha Dar al-Sa'ada #
Cool months and mornings are generally best; avoid intense summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Sabil-kuttab of Bashir Agha Dar al-Sa'ada #
Sabil-kuttab of Bashir Agha Dar al-Sa'ada'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 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 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.