2. Impact of Jurisprudential Heritage in the Organisation of the Medina of Tunis

The spatial organization of the Medina of Tunis has been significantly shaped by jurisprudential heritage rooted in Hanafi law. Research reveals that an 18th-century manuscript by Tunisian jurist Muhammad bin Ḥusayn bin Ibrahim al-Bārūdīal-Ḥanafī provided enduring solutions to property disputes and housing conflicts, fostering a unified construction system within the walled medina. This intellectual tradition not only standardized architectural forms and urban networks but also preserved neighborhood relationships over centuries. The study underscores how legal norms influenced the physical and social fabric of this historic city, offering insights into the interplay between jurisprudence and urban development in Islamic heritage contexts.

Ben Ammar, M. (2024). 2. Impact of Jurisprudential Heritage in the Organisation of the Medina of Tunis. Tangible and Intangible Heritage in the Age of Globalisation, 27–46. https://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0388.02