Great Mosque

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Built in the 9th century, this Aghlabid building is a severe, fortress-like structure whose facade is only enlivened by graceful horseshoe arches at the northern end. The Roman columns supporting these arches and those of the prayer hall were salvaged from the ruins of ancient Ruspina. The mosque is rarely open and never accessible by non-Muslims.

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