Sabil-kuttab of Khusraw Pasha, Ottoman educational fountain in Islamic Cairo, Egypt
The Sabil-kuttab of Khusraw Pasha combines a public water fountain with an educational facility, featuring traditional Islamic architectural elements on Shari' al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah street.
Built in 1535 during the Ottoman period, this structure was commissioned by Khusraw Pasha, who served as Egypt's governor from 1534 to 1536.
The building fulfilled two essential community functions: providing free drinking water through the sabil and offering Quranic education to children in the kuttab section.
Located at coordinates 30.04912° N and 31.26112° E, the structure stands at 25 meters above sea level in the Jamaliyah district of Cairo.
The structure displays architectural influences from both Mamluk and Ottoman periods, containing detailed decorative elements that represent regional craftsmanship of the 16th century.
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Part of: Islamic Cairo
GPS coordinates: 30.04912,31.26112
Latest update: April 11, 2025 19:51
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