Madrasa Ibn Tafargine

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

Location

Metallic plaque of Achour Street

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

History

It was built during the Hafsid era.

Etymology

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

Description

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.

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