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Historic gatekeepers welcoming merchants and travelers at Bab Bhar in the Medina of Tunis.

The Guardians of the Medina Gates

Long before modern streets surrounded the capital of Tunisia, the ancient Medina of Tunis stood behind sturdy walls pierced by magnificent gates. These gateways were more than entrances into a bustling city. They represented the meeting place between the outside world and a thriving community of merchants, scholars, craftsmen, travelers, and families whose lives were woven together within the narrow

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