Ribat of Sousse - Sousse, Tunisia
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Becktracker
N 35° 49.653 E 010° 38.326
32S E 648024 N 3966061
Ancient fort used to defend pilgrims in Sousse
Waymark Code: WM13KPN
Location: Tunisia
Date Posted: 01/02/2021
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from romeartlover.com:
Arabic ribat means a fortified enclosure for religious warriors and/or a hospice for pilgrims. They were initially built at the entrances to harbours to protect them from the Byzantines, then they became hostels for pilgrims en route to Egypt and Mecca (by sea, because the journey by land was very long).
The entrance to the Ribat of Sousse was embellished with columns, capitals and lintels taken from ancient buildings.
The nador (lighthouse/watch tower) of the Ribat was located at the entrance to the old harbour. It was built in 821 and it is older than the rest of the complex, the interior of which has a large courtyard surrounded by cells which indicates the original purpose of the Ribat. It was used as a quarantine location by the French administration until a new harbour was built.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 775
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Aglabids arabs
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For protecting a travel or shipping route
Current condition: Very well preserved
This site is administered by ----: City of Sousse
If admission is charged -: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
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