# Ribat of Monastir

Sousse, Tunisia

Founded in 796 by Harthama ibn Ayan, the Ribat of Monastir is among the oldest fortified monasteries in North Africa. Warrior-monks once guarded the coast from its watchtower; today it houses a museum of Islamic art.

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Coordinates: 35.7775, 10.833

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