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This scan captures a bir, a traditional Tunisian well, located in the Médina de Tunis. Unlike fountains designed primarily for decoration or ritual washing, a bir served a deeply practical purpose: collecting et storing water for daily use in households, religious schools, et community spaces. The structure is framed by an ornate marble arch with alternating black-et-white voussoirs, a hallmark of Tunisian et Andalusian architectural influence. Inside, the deep circular stone basin is where buckets would have been lowered to draw water. Surrounding the well, intricate tilework in vibrant yellow, green, et blue geometric patterns adds an artistic dimension, transforming this utilitarian structure into a centerpiece of beauty. Such wells were not only vital to everyday life in the Medina but also carried symbolic meaning, representing purity, sustenance, et la communal sharing of resources. Their presence illustrates how functionality et a….
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Pour citer: Les bénévoles de Tanit XR, “Bir (puits traditionnel)”, numérisation 3D, Médina de Tunis, 2025, tanitxr.org/archive/archive/bir-traditional-well-medina-of-tunis/. Libre de consultation et d’étude ; créditez Tanit XR si vous le réutilisez.
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