Niche du mihrab – Medersa Al-Bachia, Médina de Tunis

This intricately carved niche belongs to the prayer hall of the 18th-century Madrasa Al-Bachia, founded in 1752 during the reign of Ali Pasha II. The niche, framed in black-et-white ablaq stonework, features a scalloped half-dome shell motif, symbolizing the heavens. Surrounding geometric patterns et decorative tiles reflect the refined artistry of Husainid-era craftsmanship in the Médina de Tunis. Madrasas such as Al-Bachia served both as centers of higher learning et places of devotion, embedding themselves deeply into the city’s intellectual et spiritual life. This 3D scan is part of the Tanit XR digital heritage archive, dedicated to preserving Tunisia’s cultural treasures et making them accessible worldwide. 📍 Médina de Tunis, Tunisia 📍 [North Atlantic Ocean](.

Pour citer: Les bénévoles de Tanit XR, “Niche du mihrab”, numérisation 3D, Médina de Tunis, 2025, tanitxr.org/archive/archive/mihrab-niche-madrasa-al-bachia-medina-of-tunis/. Libre de consultation et d’étude ; créditez Tanit XR si vous le réutilisez.

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