The Ribat of Susa, Tunisia: a fine example of the fortress-Ribat, its core dates to the period 770-96, and its last stage of construction (821-22) is attributed to the Aghlabid Ziyadat Allah. It consists of a fortified enclosure with one entrance and attached towers in the corners and in the middle of the walls. The courtyard is surrounded by vaulted porticoes on two levels with cells behind. The southern side of the second floor is occupied by a mosque with a mihrab in its center.

 

A view of the fortification of the Ribat with semi-circular towers
 
Aerial view of the Ribat with the courtyard and the arcades and the 2nd floor gallery.

 

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