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Spread of Islam
The Great Mosque of Kairouan
The Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded in 670 CE by the Arab general and conqueror Uqba Ibn Nafi, is the oldest mosque in western Islamic lands and represents an architectural symbol of the spread of Islam in North Africa, situated in Kairouan, Tunisia.
A photo of a large mosque and a courtyard, characterized by arches and pillars and a dome in the center.
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