Tunis Added to UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2017

• 来源期刊: 中国与非洲（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2021,（7）
• 所属期刊栏目: In Each Issue
• 页码范围: 62
• 页数: 1页
• 语种: 英文

摘要

Tunis has been the country's capital since the 13th century. The city stands in an exceptional location at the heart of the Mediterranean and at the crossroads between the major trans-Saharan trade routes, and has established itself as a trade hub and a natural point of exchange with Europe. As a center of cultural outreach, it is also one of the greatest seats of learning in the Arab world. Granted UNESCO World Heritage sta-tus in 1979, the Medina of Tunis is a living tes-timony to 18th century urban planning and a major hub for craft creation. Around 40 souks form a network of little covered alleyways lined with traders' and artisans' stores.