WMF secured funding from American Express to assist conservation efforts at the sebil. Important components of the project were the creation of a maintenance plan and the establishment of a tourist information office at the site for the old city of Cairo. Initial work included surveying the site. Following that, conservation work began. (...)
WMF secured funding from American Express to assist conservation efforts at the sebil. Important components of the project were the creation of a maintenance plan and the establishment of a tourist information office at the site for the old city of Cairo. Initial work included surveying the site. Following that, conservation work began. Stones that had been damaged by environmental pollutants were cleaned. When necessary, walls were disassembled and rebuilt to correct structural problems. New plaster was added throughout the complex, as were new roofs and a new lighting system. The conservation program succeeded in addressing negative environmental impacts, improving structural conditions, and restoring damaged architectural elements. Plans were created to use the building for community gatherings in addition to a tourist information center.
