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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kairouan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kairouan, Tunisia

Updated June 17, 2016
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Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.
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Aghlabid Basins

This grand hydraulic installation has provided water for townspeople since the Middle Ages.
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