Dar Daouletli

Dar Daouletli is an old palace in the medina of Tunis.

Etymology

The palace got its name from one of his previous owners, the daouletli (Turkish word that derives from the Arabic word daoula meaning «government») or dey.

Localization

It is located in El Driba street, near Sidi Ben Arous Street.

History

The palace was built in the 17th century.[1] On 19 October 1992, it became an official historical monument.[2] Nowadays, it is the main office of Rachidia.

References

  1. ↑ Jacques Revault, Palais et demeures de Tunis (XVIe et XVIIe siècles), vol. I, Paris, Centre national de la recherche scientifique, 1967, 542 p. (lire en ligne [archive]), p. 203-215
  2. ↑ « Décret n°92-1815 du 19 octobre 1992 » [archive], sur docartis.com (consulté le 21 janvier 2017)

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