El Borj Mosque Explained

El Borj Mosque
Native Name:جامع البرج
Native Name Lang:ar
Map Type:Tunisia
Map Size:220px
Map Relief:yes
Religious Affiliation:Sunni Islam
Location:Tunis, Tunisia
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Architecture Type:Mosque
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El Borj Mosque or Mosque of the tower (Arabic: جامع البرج), also known as Sidi Yahia Mosque (Arabic: جامع سيدي يحيى) is a Tunisian mosque in the northern suburb of the Medina of Tunis.

Localization

It is located in 1 Hedi Saidi Street near Bab Laassal, one the Medina of Tunis's gates.[1]

Etymology

The mosque got its name from a tour that is near to it and has the name of the saint Sidi Yahia El Slimani El Yamani.

History

According to the commemorative plaque at the entrance, it was built with a madrasa during the Hafsid era in the 14th century.It was restored between 1973 and 1974.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ثقافة وترفيه . Commune-tunis.gov.tn . 2022-09-07.