Kairouan, Tunisia

Mosque of the Three Doors

Mosque of the Three Doors, Kairouan

Founded in 866 by Muhammad ibn Khairun, this small mosque carries one of the earliest carved-stone facades in Islamic architecture. Three horseshoe doorways sit beneath bands of Kufic inscription and floral carving, a landmark of early Islamic art.

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Location

Coordinates: 35.67731, 10.10261

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