Kasbah Mosque, Early 13th-century mosque in Tunis, Tunisia
Kasbah Mosque is an early prayer house in Tunis located at Place de la Kasbah, featuring a rectangular prayer hall with seven naves topped by a minaret with lozenge patterns. The structure rises above the surrounding area and creates a focal point in this part of the medina.
The building was commissioned in 1231 by Abu Zakariya Yahya, marking independence from Almohad rule. It became the first Friday mosque established after Al-Zaytuna and solidified Tunis as a religious center.
The minaret displays characteristic North African stone decorations with interlocking arches forming diamond shapes against an ochre background, reflecting Islamic craft traditions.
The site remains an active religious place where entry is limited to Muslim worshippers during prayer times and religious ceremonies. Visitors should check access conditions in advance to understand what options may be available.
A white flag displayed on the exterior roof functions as a traditional signal to announce the daily calls to prayer throughout the neighborhood. This simple yet effective system has worked for centuries.
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