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Sunlight bursts through the ornate horseshoe archway of Ben Youssef Madrasa, creating a radiant starburst that illuminates the meticulously carved stucco and cedar woodwork adorning the ancient walls. Founded in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th century, this former Islamic college was once the largest in North Africa, housing up to 900 students who studied theology and law beneath these elaborate geometric patterns and calligraphy that exemplify the pinnacle of Moroccan craftsmanship.
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Jonathan Kingston
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Sunlight bursts through the ornate horseshoe archway of Ben Youssef Madrasa, creating a radiant starburst that illuminates the meticulously carved stucco and cedar woodwork adorning the ancient walls. Founded in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th century, this former Islamic college was once the largest in North Africa, housing up to 900 students who studied theology and law beneath these elaborate geometric patterns and calligraphy that exemplify the pinnacle of Moroccan craftsmanship.