Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda
Description
An exquisite Ottoman-era public fountain and Quranic school built in 1744. This architectural gem in medieval Cairo combines Ottoman and Mamluk decorative traditions, with elaborate mashrabiya screens, carved stone, and painted wood.
About the Islamic Era — Ottoman
Egypt became an Ottoman province. Architectural styles merged Ottoman and Mamluk traditions in distinctive ways.
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Location History
Original Location
Cairo / Al-Qahira
Founded in 969 CE by the Fatimids. A living museum of Islamic architecture.
Coordinates: 30.04°N, 31.24°E
Current Location
Cairo / Al-Qahira, Egypt
As recorded in The Eternal Nile archive
Period
1744 CE
Islamic Era — OttomanSource & Attribution
Submitted by
Historic Cairo Restoration Project
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026
Data Source
The Eternal Nile Crowdsourced Archive
This record was contributed by a community member and may not reflect official museum or institutional cataloging.
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Date Range
1744 CE
Location
Cairo / Al-Qahira
Founded in 969 CE by the Fatimids. A living museum of Islamic architecture.
Era
Islamic Era — Ottoman
Submitted by
Historic Cairo Restoration Project
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026