Kasbah Mosque, Early 13th-century mosque in Tunis, Tunisia
Located at Place de la Kasbah, the mosque features a rectangular prayer hall with seven naves, crowned by a minaret adorned with lozenge patterns.
The mosque was commissioned by Abu Zakariya Yahya in 1231, marking independence from the Almohads and establishing the first Friday mosque after Al-Zaytuna.
The minaret's stone decorations, featuring interlocking arches forming diamond shapes against an ochre background, exemplify North African Islamic architectural traditions.
The mosque remains an active religious site with restricted access, permitting entry exclusively to Muslim worshippers for daily prayers and ceremonies.
A white flag mounted on the exterior walls of the mosque functions as a signal to announce the daily calls to prayer.
Location: Tunis
Inception: 1231
GPS coordinates: 36.79667,10.16778
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:28
The medina of Tunis houses historical mosques, palaces, and traditional souks. The archaeological site of Carthage features remnants of Punic and Roman civilizations. Museums like the Bardo display archaeological collections. Modern neighborhoods include Avenue Habib Bourguiba with its colonial buildings. The village of Sidi Bou Saïd and the port of La Goulette complete the architectural heritage of the Tunisian capital.
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