Albay tomb

Albay tomb

Tourbet El Bey

 Overview

• It is a great cemetery for the princes of the Hussaini state and their relatives, and this state ruled the country from 1705 AD to 1957 AD.

• The tomb dates back to the second half of the 18th century. It is an imposing landmark, quadrilateral in asymmetry. Rectangular windows overlook the outside and dominate the roof.

• The tomb is entered through a huge gate that opens onto a wide foyer whose decoration is noticed a clear Italian influence, and is more emphasized within the landmark, mingled with the Ottoman style as a distant reflection of the architecture of Agia Sophia in Turkey.

Resources:

• Heritage Revival and Cultural Development Agency 

• The Open Encyclopedia of Tunisia

• The Republic of Tunisia, the municipality of Tunis

• trip2tunisia

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