1930s RPPC Postcard University of al-Qarawiyyin Mosque) in Fes, Morocco-image
1930s RPPC Postcard University of al-Qarawiyyin Mosque) in Fes, Morocco-image
1930s RPPC Postcard University of al-Qarawiyyin Mosque) in Fes, Morocco-image

1930s RPPC Postcard University of al-Qarawiyyin Mosque) in Fes, Morocco

$ 3.7

Subject: Mosque Unit of Sale: Single Unit Continent: Africa Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Continental (6 x 4 in) Country: Morocco Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Material: Paper Signed: No Country of Origin: Morocco City: Morocco Year Manufactured: 1930 Type: Printed (Lithograph)

Description

1930s RPPC Postcard University of al-Qarawiyyin Mosque) in Fes, Morocco. Spiritual Center: Originally founded as a mosque, it grew into one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world. Next Day Shipping This image depicts a view through an arched doorway into the inner courtyard of the University of al-Qarawiyyin (also known as the Al-Karaouine Mosque) in the historic medina of Fez, Morocco Historical Significance Oldest University: Founded in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri , it is recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest existing and continually operating educational institution in the world. Spiritual Center: Originally founded as a mosque, it grew into one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world. Cultural Hub: It is located in Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's largest car-free urban zones

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