Ribat of Monastir

The proud towers of the fortress shelter the real strengthened Ribat. The first Ribat was built on the order of the Caliph of Baghdad into 796 to protect the country from any Christian attack. Austere and majestic, it accomodated the monk-soldiers. Unceasingly increased, the Ribat of Monastir was the only one to accomodate women, teachers or students.