Debunking Story of Fatima al-Fihiri
DEBUNKING: Story of Fatima al-Fihiri
Did Fatima al-Fihiri actually build the world's first university? In this video, we dive into the historical record to separate myth from reality.
We examine the earliest surviving historical sources and analyze the architectural and archaeological evidence of the University of al-Qarawiyyin to see if the popular modern narrative actually holds up under scrutiny. Is the story accurate, or has history been rewritten? Let's look at the facts.