sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān Monument
Decorative 19th-century sabil (public fountain) in Cairo
Sabīl Muḥammad Katkhudā Mustaṣfīqān is a small historic water kiosk in Cairo; visitors interested in urban history and Ottoman‑period civic architecture include it on neighbourhood walking routes.
sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān at a Glance#
Address: Historic Cairo, near al‑Muizz Street, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Hours: Exterior visible 24/7; interiors vary
Admission: Free to view; interior access by arrangement
How to Get to sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān#
Located in the network of alleys surrounding al‑Muizz Street in Historic Cairo. Best reached on foot from Bab Zuweila (5-15 minutes) or Al‑Azhar (10-20 minutes).
Tips for Visiting sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān#
- If the sabil is open, examine the water channeling system - it often survives as a shallow carved basin.
- Pay attention to later repairs - different stone colors show restoration campaigns.
- Visit with a local guide to read inscriptions and understand donor networks.
Best Time to Visit sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān#
Cooler months provide the most comfortable conditions for exploring small historic monuments.
Weather & Climate near sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān#
sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān'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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 14° | 6 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 6 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 2.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
