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Khaldunia Madrasa, Tlemcen
Khaldunia Madrasa, Tlemcen
Khaldunia Madrasa, Tlemcen
Khaldunia Madrasa in Tlemcen is a historic madrasa (Islamic school) located in the city of Tlemcen, western Algeria. The school was built by the Marinid Sultan, Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Othman in 1347 AD, and it was called Al-Ubbad Madrasa. The name of the school changed to the Khaldunia Madrasa after the Islamic scholar Ibn Khaldun studied there. The madrasa is noted for its distinctive architectural style, making it a significant heritage and tourist landmark in Tlemcen.
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Country: Algeria
District: Tlemcen Province
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 14th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 852 m
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Mosques and Islamic Buildings in Algeria
Mosques and Islamic Buildings in Tlemcen Province
Khaldunia Madrasa, Tlemcen
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