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Zarrouk Palace, Palace and heritage monument in Carthage, Tunisia.

The palace features Ottoman architecture combined with Arab and Andalusian styles, displaying grand halls and decorative elements throughout its structure.

General Ahmed Zarrouk constructed this residence around 1860, and it later became a residence for Muhammad VI al-Habib, the Bey of Tunis.

The palace currently serves as the headquarters of the Tunisian Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts, known as Beit al-Hikma Foundation.

Located at coordinates 36.852025, 10.332426, the palace stands among other archaeological sites in the ancient city of Carthage.

French Prime Minister Pierre Mendès France declared Tunisia's internal autonomy at this palace on July 31, 1954.

Location: Carthage

GPS coordinates: 36.85202,10.33243

Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:01

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