Sabil of amir Khalil
Monument Small Ottoman-era public fountain in Cairo
Small ornate sabil set into a street facade; architecture-minded visitors examine its carved details and inscriptions while walking Cairo’s historic corridors.
The Sabil of amir Khalil is a roadside public drinking fountain in Cairo, Egypt, and forms part of the city’s traditional network of sabils. It provided free potable water to people in the surrounding area as a charitable facility.
The fountain occupies a small street-facing niche with a dispensing opening for water; its compact scale is aimed at serving immediate pedestrian traffic. Any ornamental work is generally concentrated around the fountain aperture and adjoining masonry.
Association with amir Khalil in the name indicates patronage or endowment by that individual, consistent with the waqf system used to fund such public works. Like many sabils, its condition and maintenance have varied over time.
Situated within Cairo Governorate, the sabil is located in Cairo’s historic urban area and is accessible from nearby streets.
- Patron: Built or endowed by the individual named in the title, reflecting the common charitable origin of sabils in Cairo's urban history.
How to Get to Sabil of amir Khalil #
Take a taxi to Bab al-Futuh/Bab Zuweila or walk from Khan al-Khalili into the Al-Muizz area; then follow the side alleys to this sabil’s location.
Tips for Visiting Sabil of amir Khalil #
- If the sabil has a kuttab above, you may see modern modifications - note the contrast between original stonework and newer window frames.
- Bring binoculars for reading high inscription bands that are hard to see from the street level.
- Observe the threshold: a smoothed edge usually means heavy pedestrian usage and a longer period of local importance.
Best Time to Visit Sabil of amir Khalil #
Best in winter and spring mornings for light and quieter streets.
Weather & Climate near Sabil of amir Khalil #
Sabil of amir Khalil'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.
