Sabil of Hasan Agha Arzinjan
Monument 19th-century public fountain (sabil) in Cairo
Historic sabil offering water and public access; carved stone and inscription panels reward architectural-minded visitors. Seen on walking routes through Cairo’s historic districts, it draws people interested in Islamic urban architecture and street-level heritage photography.
Sabil of Hasan Agha Arzinjan is a historic public water fountain in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The structure bears the personal name of its patron or founder.
The sabil is a compact, street-facing kiosk designed to dispense drinking water to passersby. Typical features of such sabils include an opening for attendants to hand out water and a visible façade integrated with the street.
Constructed to supply water to the local populace, the sabil reflects the common charitable and civic practice in historic Cairo of providing free drinking water. It would have been associated with a named patron who funded its construction or upkeep.
Located within Cairo Governorate at the supplied coordinates, the sabil sits in the city’s urban core rather than an open park or archaeological site.
- Eponym: Named for Hasan Agha Arzinjan, indicating a personal patron or dedicatory association.
How to Get to Sabil of Hasan Agha Arzinjan #
In Historic Cairo; accessible by foot from Bab Zuweila and the Khan el-Khalili area or by short taxi ride from downtown.
Tips for Visiting Sabil of Hasan Agha Arzinjan #
- Look for the carved donor name near the arch - many such sabils bear patron inscriptions with dates or honorifics.
- Compare the sabil's style to nearby Ottoman- and Mamluk-era fountains to place it historically.
Best Time to Visit Sabil of Hasan Agha Arzinjan #
Visit during the cooler months and in early morning for best comfort.
Weather & Climate near Sabil of Hasan Agha Arzinjan #
Sabil of Hasan Agha Arzinjan'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.
