The oldest library in the world opens its doors to new visitors

Did you know that the oldest university library in the world was made by a woman? What is the scientific and historical importance of the University of the villagers in Fez?

I have certainly heard a lot about the Moroccan city of Fez, which is described as the jewel of history and civilization in Morocco, which attracts thousands of tourists annually from all over the world. Visitors to the city of Fez express their constant charm that captures the hearts of travelers, but what many do not know about this city Embraces the oldest university and library in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records, the University of the ancient villagers, who have been drawn from each particular science student and lover of knowledge for centuries to the present day.

Come with us in a journey fraught with intrigues and surprises in the quilt of the University of the villagers, and know the origin of the construction and the splendor of history that earned this importance, and finally you can visit the library of villagers this summer after a comprehensive renovation and renovation.
History of the University of the villagers

The oldest university founded by a woman!

Picture of the University of the villagers the oldest continuous university in education in the world

It is thanks to the building of the University of the villagers to a virtuous woman named Fatima bint Mohammed Fahri, who came with her family from the Tunisian city of Kairouan to settle in the city of Fez, she was described as a glowing torch of intelligence and acumen and love of knowledge, while vowed her money and inherited from her father, The building of the Qarawiyyin Mosque in 859 AD, which included a school, a mosque and a library, was exposed to many expansions throughout its history, to the form we see today

What is the historical and scientific importance of the University of the villagers?

Manhal for the most famous names and VIPs

A picture of the entrance of the University of the villagers

The University of Al-Qarawiyin has gained a wide reputation after the student's superiority over the professor, who contributed to the education and graduation of a number of the most distinguished names and personalities in the history of Arab and international civilization. This university also became a link between the Arab world and Europe, European countries are old.

Among the most famous figures who received the honor of receiving the flag at the University of the villagers: Ibn Khaldun Ibn Rushd and Ibn Arabi and Moses Ben Maimon and many other writers, philosophers and thinkers

Due to the cultural and scientific importance of this university, it contains thousands of valuable original manuscripts in its old library, such as an original copy of the Holy Qur'an in the ninth century, as well as the book "Al-Mawta" by Imam Malik, the original copy of Ibn Khaldun's book "The Lessons" and other treasures of science and precious knowledge.

The world's oldest library

Restoration process for more than 3 years

Picture of one of the fountains in the courtyard of the Mosque of the villagers

The good news this summer is that, as of May 2016, visitors and the public can visit the world's oldest library at the University of Al-Qarawiyin. The library guests will notice the major and monumental changes that have taken place in the library, which go back to more than 3 years of fatigue, Canadian-Moroccan Aziza Shawnee.

Aziza Shawni is not only able to save and revitalize her birthplace, the historic city of Fez, where she initiated the project "Save the Fez River," which is threatened by pollution and drought.

The renovations included providing the old library with the latest technologies and modern means such as air conditioning, alarm and safety devices to preserve valuable manuscripts, as well as renovating drainage and drainage systems, supplying the building with solar energy, repairing the fountains in the outer courtyard and building wooden arches in the courtyard to provide shade for visitors. And divide the library into galleries and conferences and interest in the cafe and provide him with a new suit.

Readers of the world's oldest bookstore can enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere