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Aghlabid Basins
| Aghlabid Basins | |
|---|---|
 The eastern reservoir | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Architectural style | Islamic, Aghlabid |
| Town or city | Kairouan |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Coordinates | 35°41′11.6″N 10°5′44.1″E / 35.686556°N 10.095583°E |
| Construction started | 860 |
| Completed | 862 |
The Aghlabid Basins[1][2][3] or Aghlabid Reservoirs[4] are a series of historic water reservoirs and hydraulic works in Kairouan, Tunisia. They were built under Aghlabid rule in the 9th century to supply the city with water.
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