Bir Barrouta, Historical water well in Medina of Kairouan, Tunisia
The well structure measures thirteen meters in height, features marble taps, and contains a room with horseshoe arches beneath a traditional dome.
The well was constructed in 796 by Abbasid governor Harthama Ibn El Ayoun and underwent reconstruction by Mohamed Bey El Mouradi in 1690.
A white marble plaque on the facade displays a poem in Naskhi script commemorating the construction of this significant water source.
Located on the main street of Kairouan Medina, the well operates daily from 8 AM to 5 PM in winter and until 6 PM in summer.
A mechanical system consisting of two wooden wheels with buckets, operated by a dromedary, extracts water from the well's depths.
Location: Kairouan
Part of: Medina of Kairouan
GPS coordinates: 35.67601,10.10078
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:42
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