Fortress
Ribat of Sousse
🇹🇳 Tunisia · 8th century
Ribat of Sousse (Arabic: رباط سوسة) is a ribat in the city of Sousse, Tunisia. Although scholars differ on the chronology of its original construction, it was most likely founded in the 8th century and reconstructed or completed in its current form during the early 9th century, under the Aghlabid dynasty. Although a large number of ribats were built in the region during that period, the Ribat of Sousse is by far the best-preserved.
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Ribat of Sousse ranks #4,834 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #7 of the 30 mapped in Tunisia. Founded c. 750, it is older than 95% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 41 atlas entries founded in the 8th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,437 times in the last 60 days, more than 58% of the atlas. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. See how Tunisia compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Ribat of Sousse?
Ribat of Sousse stands in Tunisia, at 35.82768°, 10.63875°.
When was Ribat of Sousse built?
The atlas dates its founding to c. 750. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
Is Ribat of Sousse a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes — it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.
How famous is Ribat of Sousse?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,834 of 8,133 worldwide, and #7 in Tunisia. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Ribat of Sousse?
Ribat of Monastir, about 18 km away.
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