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Mihrab (prayer niche) in the east-wall of the Great Mosque of Kairouan (Qayrawan), Tunisia. Tiles, antique columns. 862-875
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Mihrab (prayer niche) in the east-wall of the Great Mosque of Kairouan...

Ornamental tiles around the mihrab (prayer niche) of the Great Mosque of Kairouan (Qayrawan), Tunisia. 862-875
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Ornamental tiles around the mihrab (prayer niche) of the Great Mosque of K...

The Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia, formed part of a chain of costal fortresses erected against the attacks of the Christians. Built towards the end of the 8th century for a garrison of fifty; 30 x 30 m, three round towers, one higher watch-tower.
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The Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia, formed part of a chain of costa...

The Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia, one of a chain of costal fortresses erected against the attacks of the Christians. Built towards the end of the 8th century for a garrison of fifty; 30 x 30 m, three round towers, one higher watch-tower.
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The Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia, one of a chain of costal fortress...

Gate to the Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia. One of a chain of costal fortresses erected against the attacks of the Christians. Built towards the end of the 8th century for a garrison of fifty; 30 x 30 m, three round towers, one higher watch-tower.
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Gate to the Ribat (fortress) of Sousse, Tunisia. One of a chain of costal...

Interior courtyard of the Ribat (fortress) of Sousse. Guard halls and living quarters for the garrison of fifty opened into this yard. Built towards the end of the 8th century, 30 x 30 m.
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Interior courtyard of the Ribat (fortress) of Sousse. Guard halls and living q...