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Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda
Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda
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Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda
Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda is a historic islamic monument located in Al-Muizz Street, Cairo, Egypt. It was built during the Ottoman era by Emir Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda in 1744 AD to provide fresh water for thirsty people who are passing by. Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 as part of Historic Cairo.
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Country: Egypt
District: Cairo Governorate
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 18th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Historic Cairo
Date of Inscription: 1979
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