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 ...

It flourished under the Aghlabids, who built the iconic Great Mosque of Kairouan, a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture. As trade routes shifted, Tunis gradually overtook Kairouan in ...

Considered one of Islam's holiest cities, Kairouan in Tunisia has a rich architectural heritage as well as a vital carpet and handicrafts centre in the Maghreb. Here's what you need to know about it ...

Located on the slopes below the castle of Divriği, Sivas Province in central eastern Turkey, the Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği is a remarkable building combining a monumental hypostyle mosque ...

The first mention of the Blue Qur'an dates back to 1293 CE, when it was included in the catalog of the library of the Great Mosque in Kairouan. The Zayed National Museum celebrates the cultural ...