Le Jardin d’Afrique, Zarzis Building Photos, Rachid Koraïchi Artist Tunisia, Architecture Development
Le Jardin d’Afrique, Zarzis
9 July 2022
Design: Artist Rachid Koraïchi
Location: Zarzis, Tunisia
Le Jardin d’Afrique, Zarzis, Tunisia
Entrance to the memorial for migrants who drowned whilst crossing the Mediterranean:

The artist Rachid Koraïchi initiated the project when he discovered the situation, bought a plot of land and designed the entire project.
Large entrance door to the complex which contains 600 waterproofed graves:

Tiled benches provide a quiet space for reflection. Preparatory drawing:

Courtesy of architect
Due to the coastal location, the 600 graves are waterproofed.
Benches for the visitors to rest and meditate under the olive trees:

All of the walls, the domed-and-vaulted buildings, gravestones and tile paving were crafted entirely by hand, and much of the work was undertaken by migrants who survived the perilous crossing.
The project contains a small residence for a caretaker, a morgue and a doctor?s office, public sanitary facilities, and an ecumenical prayer room:

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