The Mausoleum in Sidi Bou Said is located in the coastal town of Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia on the outskirts of Tunis, an area that serves as one of the country’s tourism hot spots. The town and mausoleum are named for the local saint Sidi Bou Said, who was believed to have settled in the area between the 12th and 13th centuries CE. During his time in the region, he became a respected marabout, or holy man.

On January 13, 2013 the Mausoleum in Sidi Bou Said fell victim to extremist destruction when a group of unknown Salafists set fire to the historic mausoleum, completely destroying the interior of the holy site.

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Before – Mausoleum in Sidi Bou Said: Leaders.com.tn
After – Mausoleum in Sidi Bou Said: Farah Mestiri/Wikimedia Commons: 2013

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