History of Nabeul : The Middle Ages

The Muslim army commanded by Abu al-Muhajir from the Arabian peninsula conquered in 674 Cap Bon better known by Djazirat Bàchou. Arab travelers have often described this whole region as fertile and prosperous. One of the first monuments built by the Arabs was Ksar Nabeul, erected in the ninth century it was part of architectural works built by the Arabs along the coast, thus forming a sort of garrison to defend the country from invasion by sea . geographer Al-Edrissi mentions no specific date as to the founding of the city. It is more or less plausible, given the different architectural aspects and especially the political division of the provinces in Ifriqiya, to say that Nabeul began his training as a progressive metropolitan region to the twelfth century. The extension of the city made through its central core that is the Ksar. Thus, the stones of ancient ruins were used for the construction of religious buildings and private homes.

The Normans attacked more frequently on the banks of the maritime countries of Roger of Sicily in 1148 occupied the fort of Nabeul and made a military fortress to attack the town of Hammamet.

The limited evidence does not allow us to accurately trace the evolution of the city. The area of Ribat (Garrison) was one of the first extensions of the town towards the east, the Djemaa el-Kebir (Great Mosque) demonstrates that extension. Over the years, a network of souks gradually implemented.