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TLEMCEN (Lat. Pomaria ), city in N.W. *Algeria; Judeo-Berber center. The *Berber tribes in the neighboring areas of Tlemcen professed Judaism. Judeo-Muslim saints were worshiped there for a long time. In the 10 th and 11 th centuries scholars of the community corresponded with the geonim of Mesopotamia.
Dec 6, 2023 · Tlemcen mosque: architecture and history. In the late 11th century, Almoravid ruler Yusuf ibn Tashufin, dispatched his general to found the city of Tagrart, referred to today as Tlemcen. At the same time, he established the city’s congregational mosque, the Great Mosque of Tlemcen.
Tlemcen is a city located in the northwestern region of Algeria, known for its rich Islamic history, architecture, and culture. The city was once an important center of Islamic scholarship and trade, and today it remains a vibrant hub of cultural activity. ISLAMIC HISTORY OF TLEMCEN:
