Qarawiyyīn: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Karouiine • Karveein • Karaween
Date	859 - present
Areas Of Involvement	Islam • religious architecture

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Courtyard of the Qarawiyyin Mosque in Fes, Morocco, with a central fountain, arched walkways, and people walking or washing near the water.

View through an arched doorway into a tiled courtyard with a central fountain, ornate carved walls, wooden doors, and a person walking by.

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