sabilkuttaband
A sabilkuttaband, sometimes transliterated as sabil-kuttab or sabil-kuttaband, refers to a type of Ottoman architectural complex that combines two distinct public charitable functions: a sabil and a kuttab. The sabil is a public fountain, typically built to provide free drinking water to passersby, often adorned with decorative elements. The kuttab is an elementary school, historically a place where young children, particularly boys, received religious and basic literacy education.
These combined structures were a significant feature of Ottoman urban planning, reflecting the Islamic tradition of
The integration of the sabil and kuttab within a single building aimed for efficiency and accessibility. It