| Medina of Sousse | |
|---|---|
 The Medina, inside | |
| Location | Sousse, Governorate of Sousse, Tunisia |
| Coordinates | 35°49′40″N 10°38′19″E / 35.82778°N 10.63861°E |
| Built | Early centuries of Islam |
| Architectural style(s) | Islamic |
| Official name | Medina of Sousse |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv, v |
| Designated | 1988 (12th session) |
| Reference no. | [1] |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Region | Arab States |
| Extensions | 2008 |
  Location of the Medina | |
The Medina of Sousse is a Medina quarter in Sousse, Governorate of Sousse, Tunisia. Designated by the UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1988, it is a typical example of the architecture of the early centuries of Islam in Maghreb. It encompasses a Kasbah, fortifications and the Great Mosque of Sousse. The Medina today houses the Archaeological Museum of Sousse. A number of Punic steles were discovered in the Medina, between the Ribat and the Great Mosque, in the 19th and 20th centuries.