UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kairouan

Kairouan is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tunisia, inscribed in 1988.

Founded in 670, Kairouan flourished under the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. Despite the transfer of the political capital to Tunis in the 12th century, Kairouan remained the Maghreb's principal holy city. Its rich architectural heritage includes the Great Mosque, with its

Founded in 670, Kairouan flourished under the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. Despite the transfer of the political capital to Tunis in the 12th century, Kairouan remained the Maghreb's principal holy city. Its rich architectural heritage includes the Great Mosque, with its marble and porphyry columns, and the 9th-century Mosque of the Three Gates.

Country
Tunisia
Region
Asia
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1988
UNESCO reference
499
Area
68.02 ha

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