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 at a Glance#
Address: Sabil of Hasan Agha Arzinjan, Historic Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
About Sabil of Hasan Agha Arzinjan#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 14° | 6 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.7 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 | 15° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 2.9 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° | 28° | 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 | 22° - 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% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
