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Tourbet Sidi Bou Khrissane is a mausoleum in the old Medina of Tunis located near Bab Menara.
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There lies some tombs of the Khourassanid (also called Banu Khourassan) Dynasty. They reigned over Tunis between 1059 and 1135.
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Currently closed, this mausoleum opens punctually for some cultural events.
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A mystical soothing atmosphere emerges from this small secret garden well hidden right among the noisy the souks.
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A magnificent funerary dome over a beautifully decorated wooden marabout style (obviously empty).