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Madrasa Ibn Tafargine

Coordinates: 36°48′13″N 10°10′03″E / 36.803492°N 10.167483°E / 36.803492; 10.167483
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36°48′13″N 10°10′03″E / 36.803492°N 10.167483°E / 36.803492; 10.167483

Madrasa Ibn Tafargine (Arabic: مدرسة ابن تفرجين) is one of the madrasahs of the Medina of Tunis.

Location

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Metallic plaque of Achour Street

The madrasa was located in Haouanet Achour Street, in El Hafsia district.

History

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It was built during the Hafsid era.

Etymology

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The madrasa got its name from its founder, Ibn Tafargine who is buried in it.

Description

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It had the basic elements of a madrasa (skifa, ghorfa, sahn, etc.) and a large hall.

Its skifa had a straight shape and a higher level comparing to the street and the hall.

References

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