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RE: SC-S29|Geo-Quest Mystery – Week 4: History Glitch

You showed us Medersa Slimania in Tunis, and the historic fabric of this anecient city. Since I live in a cuntry with millions of Madrasa I know it's a place of learning, reflection, and transmission of knowledge.

But you are talking about architecture which is not only functional but a cultural language and that's visible. I had to make a little search to understand
Médersa Slimania reflects Ottoman-influenced Tunisian Islamic culture, blending Ifriqiyyen common in North Africa which was built in 1754 by Abu l-Hasan Ali I.

I also found out the architecture embodies Islamic scholarly culture in Maliki, the Medina of Tunis. It features like green-tiled cornices, Ottoman-capitaled columns, geometric-floral stucco, and faience panels express devotion, artistry, and Husaynid patronage.

As far as your why is it has connection with Morroco? Even if it has no direct connection to Morocco its design follows the classic Ifriqiyyen madrasa plan, shared across the Maghreb region including Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, with Ottoman decorative influences.

You have done a good job recording 3D like video.

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Thank you for your detailed comment
Just to clarify: Medersa Slimania is Tunisian, with Ifriqiyyen and Ottoman influences. The similarities with Morocco come from the shared Maghreb architectural tradition, not a direct Moroccan connection.
Glad you liked the video, really appreciate it