Sabil-kuttab of Hasan Katkhuda
Monument Notable Ottoman-era sabil-kuttab in Old Cairo
Neighborhood sabil-kuttab with carved facade and inscription panels; included on guided walks that focus on endowment buildings and street-level architecture in Cairo’s old quarters.
Sabil-kuttab of Hasan Katkhuda is a historic combined fountain and Qur’anic school in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. It exemplifies the urban charitable structures that provided water and basic religious instruction to local communities.
Notable elements include the ground-floor fountain recess and an upper-level window or lattice that marks the kuttab; decorative stonework and inscription panels often frame the fountain opening. The compact scale means architectural detail is concentrated on the façade facing the street.
The name indicates a patronal association and the building was established as an endowed facility to supply water and elementary Qur’anic teaching to the neighborhood; such waqf foundations were a common form of urban philanthropy in Cairo.
Situated in Cairo (Cairo Governorate) at the given coordinates, it is encountered within the city’s dense street network and is visible from the public way.
- Type: Combines a sabil fountain at street level with a simple kuttab above, a common charitable building type in Cairo.
- Role: Often prominent on narrow streets because the fountain served passersby and the kuttab served local children.
How to Get to Sabil-kuttab of Hasan Katkhuda #
Easily reached by taxi to the Al-Muizz axis or on foot from Khan al-Khalili; the Hasan Katkhuda sabil-kuttab is on the main heritage strip and well signposted.
Tips for Visiting Sabil-kuttab of Hasan Katkhuda #
- This is one of the better-known sabil-kuttabs; try to visit early in the day to avoid guide-group congestion.
- Look up: the kuttab's windows and balcony details are often the most intact elements of the composition.
- If interested in conservation history, compare the restored stonework to sections left unrestored to see restoration approaches.
Best Time to Visit Sabil-kuttab of Hasan Katkhuda #
Best in winter and spring; arrive early to avoid crowds around well-known sabil-kuttabs.
Weather & Climate near Sabil-kuttab of Hasan Katkhuda #
Sabil-kuttab of Hasan Katkhuda'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.
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