title: Madrasa Ibn Tafargine
text: # Madrasa Ibn Tafargine
  
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  Madrasa Ibn Tafargine (Arabic: مدرسة ابن تفرجين) is one of the madrasahs of the Medina of Tunis.
  
  ## Location
  
  The madrasa was located in Haouanet Achour Street, in El Hafsia district.
  
  ## History
  
  It was built during the Hafsid era.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The madrasa got its name from its founder, Ibn Tafargine who is buried in it.
  
  ## Description
  
  It had the basic elements of a madrasa (skifa, ghorfa, sahn, etc.) and a large hall.
  
  Its skifa had a straight shape and a higher level comparing to the street and the hall.
  
  