skifa kahla fortified gate that one the few remains ancient defensive walls mahdia tunisia

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Skifa Kahla, a fortified gate that is one of the few remains of the ancient defensive walls of Mahdia in Tunisia. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Skifa Kahla (Bab Zouila) - fortified gate that is one of the few remains of the defensive walls of Mahdia in Tunisia. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Skifa Kahla, a fortified gate that is one of the few remains of the ancient defensive walls of Mahdia in Tunisia.

Skifa Kahla also known as Bab Zouila, is a 10th-century fortification, one of the few remnants of the ancient walls of Mahdia in Tunisia. The building was built by the Fatimids, who used it as the main fort protecting access to the city. The fort is one of the few remnants of the ancient defensive walls, as well as one of the access points to the historic center of Mahdia.