The University of al-Qarawiyyin is widely recognized as the oldest university in the world. Founded as a mosque in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri, it was later added to Morocco's university system in 1963.

Universitas Al-Qarawiyyin, yang terletak di Fes, Maroko, diakui oleh Guinness Book of World Records dan UNESCO sebagai universitas tertua di dunia yang masih beroperasi hingga saat ini. Didirikan pada ...

From Al Qarawiyyin University to Morocco’s first embassy in Spain Mohamed Ben Othman was born in Meknes in the middle of the 18th century. He was the descendent of a distinguished family as his ...

As a lifelong academic and university denizen, I am chagrined that only this year I learned that Al Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 CE in Fes, is the world’s oldest continuously running university.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Opened in 1359 C.E., Khizanat al Qarawiyyin holds the title of the oldest library in the world. This ancient library has held priceless history and knowledge for ages. Founded by a ...