Domes| Afrikya Photo Diary (Aug 12–17)
Daily Glimpse Into Tunisia's Multifaceted Heritage since 2016.
Then, we leap over some roof around the corner, to unravel the exquisite details of this beautifully aging couple of domes, found by Mourad Ben Cheikh Ahmed aka Lost in Tunis.. Tunisia.. Keep going!
“Love the rustic look” – Chintan Desai, US
Behind the walls of the old city Tunis next door, some more treasured, atypical domes hide and surprise passers-by, captured by Mourad Ben Cheikh Ahmed from Tunisia.. Raise Your Head!
“Túnez debe ser muy bonito 👏👏” – Juan Carlos Escalera, ES
Lovely, wishing to go there someday 😍 – Cecile, UK
As we dive deeper into the millennial city of Tunis, we stumble upon further gems of every shape, like this ottoman-inspired mausoleum of Sidi Mehrez popping out of a timeless cityscape through the lens of Tunisia's son and lover Jamel Ben Saidane
“Wow I like the composition and the tones of this one very much, just a great capture” – Winston Fitzgerald, artist, NL
How about a green, pyramid-like dome overlooking the western hills beyond old town Tunis, showcasing yet another facet of multi-rooted Tunisia: Moorish architectural style by the mausoleum of Sidi Kacem Jelizi, honored and portrayed by Jamel Ben Saidane
In this solace, home to Tunisia's ceramic heritage and art, creativity thrives at its best.. A glimpse into a workshop by the inspired children of Tunis, enjoyed and reported by Issam Barhoumi - Blossoming Friday!
We could not get enough of that luscious blend of faience and domes, here Revisited Arabic calligraphy comes into play, atop the roofs of Tunisia's former capital: Kairouan pictured by Ayman Chermiti
“Lovely shot and nice framing composition” – Ammar Alhasso, artist, JO
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