Tour of Tunisia

The Great Mosque of Kairouan, built in 670, is the oldest mosque in North Africa. The mosque covers an area of 9,000 square meters. As soon as I enter the courtyard, I see the 31.5-meter-high minaret. The mosque also served as a defense in the past. The surrounding walls are eleven meters high, and the minaret served as a watchtower. Under the courtyard, there used to be a water reservoir. The courtyard slopes down to the well, collecting rainwater. Opposite the minaret is the covered prayer hall. The hall may not be entered, but through the open doors, I can view the heart of the mosque.