One of the earliest mosques in Africa is found here.
670–900 C.E.
One of the earliest mosques in Africa is found here.
670–900 C.E.
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The impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa, a huge amphitheater which could hold up to 35,000 spectators, are found in the small village of El Jem
Kairouan is the oldest Islamic city in Africa, holy in its own right and critical for the westward spread of Islam.
Elements of pre-Islamic, Roman, and Byzantine architecture all appear in this high-status structure.
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.