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Description
Property Name: Sousse Great Mosque
Inventory No: 216-73-1
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2009-09-02
Country (State party): Tunisia
Province: Sousse
Town:
Geographic coordinates: 35° 49′ 37.02″ N
10° 38′ 23.18″ E
Historic Period: 9th century, 1st half
Year of Construction: Early 9th century, extension in 10th and 17th centuries
Style:
Original Use: Mosque
Current Use: Mosque
Architect: Unknown
Significance
Great Mosque of Sousse was constructed in 9th century. It was renovated and extended in 10th and 17th centuries. It is located adjacent to Ribat, therefore it is surrounded with a crenallated wall which is flanked by two towers. It has a rectangular plan with a spacious courtyard in the middle. The prayer hall is covered with two domes.
Selection Criteria
iii. to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
The mosque is in a good state of preservation.
References
Agency For the Development of National Heritage and Cultural Promotion (Tunisia) Web Site: http://www.patrimoinedetunisie.com.tn