Sousse, Sousse, Sahel, Tunisia
Mosque · Aghlabid · 9th Century
The Great Mosque of Sousse is a historical mosque in the coastal city of Sousse, Tunisia. Built in 851 AD by the Aghlabid emir Abu al-Abbas Muhammad I, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Medina of Sousse. Its architecture is austere and fortress-like, reflecting the need for defense against coastal raids.
Construction: 851 – 851
Founder: Abu al-Abbas Muhammad I
Significance: A fortress-like mosque reflecting the military architecture of the Aghlabid period.
- 851: Constructed
Architectural styles: Aghlabid, Military
Materials: Sandstone
- No Minaret: Unusually lacks a minaret; the call to prayer was made from a tower.
- Crenellations: Fortified walls with crenellations.
- Courtyard: Porticoed courtyard with horseshoe arches.
Opening hours: 08:00 - 14:00 (summer) · 08:00 - 14:00 (winter) – Located at the entrance of the Medina.
- General: €2.00
Accessibility: Partial.
Official site: https://www.patrimoinedetunisie.com.tn/ar/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84/
Address: Rue Othman Osman, Sousse, Tunisia
Coordinates: 35.8256, 10.6389