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Ribat of Sousse
Ribat of Sousse
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Ribat of Sousse
Ribat of Sousse is a fort located in the city of Sousse, Tunisia. It was initially constructed by the Aghlabid ruler Ibrahim the Great in the 8th century AD. And was restored during the rule of Ziyadullah in 821 AD. The ribat was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 as part of Medina of Sousse.
Site Information
Country: Tunisia
District: Sousse Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 8th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Medina of Sousse
Date of Inscription: 1988
Exact Location
Elevation: 6 m
UNESCO
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