Madrasa Ibn Tafargine

Madrasa Ibn Tafargine (مدرسة ابن تفرجين) is one of the madrasahs of the Medina of Tunis.

Location


The madrasa was located in Haouanet Achour Street, in El Hafsia district.

History
It was built during the Hafsid era.

Etymology
The madrasa got its name from its founder, Ibn Tafargine who is buried in it.

Description
It had the basic elements of a madrasa (skifa, ghorfa, sahn, etc.) and a large hall. Its skifa had a straight shape and a higher level comparing to the street and the hall.