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Papers by Ridha Moumni
Qantara: magazine des cultures arabe et méditerranéenne, 2016
Muqarnas, Oct 2, 2020
During the period of the “Great Reforms” (1837–81), the Ottoman province of Tunisia underwent maj... more During the period of the “Great Reforms” (1837–81), the Ottoman province of Tunisia underwent major changes in its political, military, and economic arenas. This was also the case in the field of archaeology, where the history of excavations in Tunisia had been characterized by competition among foreign archaeologists seeking to enrich their national museums as a reflection of European imperialism. This dynamic would soon change thanks to Muhammad Khaznadar, the elder son of the grand vizier Mustafa Khaznadar. Through a unique trajectory that led him to study with the French historian Ernest Desjardin in Paris from 1863 to 1865, Muhammad Khaznadar developed a passion for antiquities that he would later apply by being the first Tunisian to excavate Carthage. The young dignitary rapidly gathered an important collection of antiquities that he displayed at the World’s Fair in Paris and acquired an international reputation as a modern man. Soon, he secured a “monopoly over antiquities,” which prevented the export of archaeological artifacts from Tunisia. Based on unpublished archives, this inquiry focuses on the rise of Muhammad Khaznadar as a collector and his role in the major cultural reforms that led Tunisians to claim the material remains of their pre-Islamic heritage.
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales, Dec 20, 2012
Muqarnas, Dec 6, 2021
This article is the second part of a study focusing on Muhammad Khaznadar’s role in the history o... more This article is the second part of a study focusing on Muhammad Khaznadar’s role in the history of archaeology in nineteenth-century Tunisia. Whereas part I traced the meteoric rise of Muhammad Khaznadar as a Tunisian cultural figure, the second part of this inquiry examines Khaznadar’s fall from power and the end of his monopoly over the country’s antiquities. Following the dismissal of his father, Mustafa Khaznadar, as grand vizier in 1873, Muhammad’s artifacts were seized by the bey. The Khaznadar collection then attracted the attention of the new grand vizier, Khayr al-Din (1873–78). Influenced by the activities of Muhammad Khaznadar, Khayr al-Din sought to create a national museum of antiquities. However, this project came to an end with Khayr al-Din’s dismissal and the subsequent arrival of French colonizers, who established the Bardo Museum (then called the Alaoui Museum) in 1888. The historical narrative written by the French colonial authority erased the memory of prominent Tunisian archaeologists and collectors who had been active in the preceding decades. This article seeks to highlight the important contributions of local Tunisians to the development of archaeological research and policies surrounding Tunisian cultural heritage in the nineteenth century.
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales, Dec 1, 2012
Ce numéro de Perspective est consacré au Maghreb et aux histoires de l’art qui s’y pratiquent com... more Ce numéro de Perspective est consacré au Maghreb et aux histoires de l’art qui s’y pratiquent comme aux études et aux travaux que suscitent son patrimoine et sa création contemporaine à l’échelle internationale. Ainsi la revue poursuit-elle son projet : proposer régulièrement des numéros thématiques dont la géographie est le point d’ancrage, tout en se détournant, pour la première fois, de l’État-nation au profit d’un territoire à une autre échelle, dont il faut – encore plus qu’ailleurs ? – définir le sens selon les périodes envisagées et selon les sujets abordés. Cette gageure est aussi une occasion pour Perspective d’éprouver l’opportunité des catégories traditionnelles de l’histoire de l’art. Sur ce plan, le numéro présente, entre autres, des voix de personnalités, à l’instar de Rachida Triki, Kader Attia et Yto Barrada, mais aussi des articles collectifs sur les questions de savoirs archéologiques au Maghreb, sur la notion de musée universel telle qu’elle s’élabore depuis la ri...
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales, 2012
Le pari de cette thèse fut double : mettre en avant la singularité de l’architecture des temples ... more Le pari de cette thèse fut double : mettre en avant la singularité de l’architecture des temples à cour, tout en plaçant la question des identités puniques et romaines au cœur de notre réflexion. Le récent renouveau de l’archéologie punique, phénicienne et proche orientale nous a permis d’appréhender l’étude du culte pratiqué dans ces sanctuaires, en tenant compte de ses dimensions culturelles, historiques et sociologiques.Un réexamen architectural de l’ensemble des édifices religieux, découverts pour la plupart lors de l’exploration archéologique de la Tunisie à la fin du XIXe siècle et au début XXe, met en exergue un ensemble de caractères communs, de dissemblances, mais aussi des éléments étrangers à la tradition architecturale romaine, qu’il est possible – ou non – de rattacher à l’héritage phénico-punique (I).Les temples étant l’expression architectonique des besoins cultuels, nous avons par la suite mené une étude des cultes pratiqués dans l’enceinte des sanctuaires à partir d...
Impression En application de la loi du 11 mars 1957 (art. 41) et du Code de la propriété intellec... more Impression En application de la loi du 11 mars 1957 (art. 41) et du Code de la propriété intellectuelle du 1 er juillet 1992, toute reproduction partielle ou totale à usage collectif de la présente publication est strictement interdite sans autorisation expresse de l'éditeur. Il est rappelé à cet égard que l'usage abusif et collectif de la photocopie met en danger l'équilibre économique des circuits du livre.
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales, 2012
Muqarnas Online
This article is the second part of a study focusing on Muhammad Khaznadar’s role in the history o... more This article is the second part of a study focusing on Muhammad Khaznadar’s role in the history of archaeology in nineteenth-century Tunisia. Whereas part I traced the meteoric rise of Muhammad Khaznadar as a Tunisian cultural figure, the second part of this inquiry examines Khaznadar’s fall from power and the end of his monopoly over the country’s antiquities. Following the dismissal of his father, Mustafa Khaznadar, as grand vizier in 1873, Muhammad’s artifacts were seized by the bey. The Khaznadar collection then attracted the attention of the new grand vizier, Khayr al-Din (1873–78). Influenced by the activities of Muhammad Khaznadar, Khayr al-Din sought to create a national museum of antiquities. However, this project came to an end with Khayr al-Din’s dismissal and the subsequent arrival of French colonizers, who established the Bardo Museum (then called the Alaoui Museum) in 1888. The historical narrative written by the French colonial authority erased the memory of prominent...
UThe challenge of this dissertation is twofold: (1) to highlight the uniqueness of the architectu... more UThe challenge of this dissertation is twofold: (1) to highlight the uniqueness of the architecture of the courtyard temples; (2) to place the issue of Punic and Roman identities at the heart of our thinking. The recent revival of Punic, Phoenician and Near Eastern archaeology has enabled us to better understand religion practiced in these sanctuaries by taking into account cultural, historical and sociological factors.Reexamination of the architectural features of all religious buildings, discovered for the most part during the archaeological exploration of Tunisia carried out in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, highlights not only a set of common characteristics and differences, but also elements foreign to the Roman architectural tradition, that are possible - or not - to attach to the Phoenician-Punic heritage (I).Temples are the architectural expression of worship needs. Accordingly, a study of the religion practiced within the precincts of shrines has been co...
Muqarnas Online
During the period of the “Great Reforms” (1837–81), the Ottoman province of Tunisia underwent maj... more During the period of the “Great Reforms” (1837–81), the Ottoman province of Tunisia underwent major changes in its political, military, and economic arenas. This was also the case in the field of archaeology, where the history of excavations in Tunisia had been characterized by competition among foreign archaeologists seeking to enrich their national museums as a reflection of European imperialism. This dynamic would soon change thanks to Muhammad Khaznadar, the elder son of the grand vizier Mustafa Khaznadar. Through a unique trajectory that led him to study with the French historian Ernest Desjardin in Paris from 1863 to 1865, Muhammad Khaznadar developed a passion for antiquities that he would later apply by being the first Tunisian to excavate Carthage. The young dignitary rapidly gathered an important collection of antiquities that he displayed at the World’s Fair in Paris and acquired an international reputation as a modern man. Soon, he secured a “monopoly over antiquities,” ...
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales
Http Www Theses Fr, Jan 10, 2011
Talks by Ridha Moumni
This workshop focuses on the writing of Mediterranean histories at the time of the Habsburgs, the... more This workshop focuses on the writing of Mediterranean histories at the time of the Habsburgs, the production of art celebrating the capture of Tunis, and the looting of the city's art and antiquities. The fight over Mediterranean waters was, and still is, a struggle for hegemony and control of movement. Tunis, situated at the very heart of the Mediterranean, appears as one of the important sites of this fluid landscape, controlling movement between east and west, and from Africa to Italy. Following the Ottomans' arrival in Tunisia on August 16, 1534, Charles V attacked La Goletta and entered the city on
Qantara: magazine des cultures arabe et méditerranéenne, 2016
Muqarnas, Oct 2, 2020
During the period of the “Great Reforms” (1837–81), the Ottoman province of Tunisia underwent maj... more During the period of the “Great Reforms” (1837–81), the Ottoman province of Tunisia underwent major changes in its political, military, and economic arenas. This was also the case in the field of archaeology, where the history of excavations in Tunisia had been characterized by competition among foreign archaeologists seeking to enrich their national museums as a reflection of European imperialism. This dynamic would soon change thanks to Muhammad Khaznadar, the elder son of the grand vizier Mustafa Khaznadar. Through a unique trajectory that led him to study with the French historian Ernest Desjardin in Paris from 1863 to 1865, Muhammad Khaznadar developed a passion for antiquities that he would later apply by being the first Tunisian to excavate Carthage. The young dignitary rapidly gathered an important collection of antiquities that he displayed at the World’s Fair in Paris and acquired an international reputation as a modern man. Soon, he secured a “monopoly over antiquities,” which prevented the export of archaeological artifacts from Tunisia. Based on unpublished archives, this inquiry focuses on the rise of Muhammad Khaznadar as a collector and his role in the major cultural reforms that led Tunisians to claim the material remains of their pre-Islamic heritage.
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales, Dec 20, 2012
Muqarnas, Dec 6, 2021
This article is the second part of a study focusing on Muhammad Khaznadar’s role in the history o... more This article is the second part of a study focusing on Muhammad Khaznadar’s role in the history of archaeology in nineteenth-century Tunisia. Whereas part I traced the meteoric rise of Muhammad Khaznadar as a Tunisian cultural figure, the second part of this inquiry examines Khaznadar’s fall from power and the end of his monopoly over the country’s antiquities. Following the dismissal of his father, Mustafa Khaznadar, as grand vizier in 1873, Muhammad’s artifacts were seized by the bey. The Khaznadar collection then attracted the attention of the new grand vizier, Khayr al-Din (1873–78). Influenced by the activities of Muhammad Khaznadar, Khayr al-Din sought to create a national museum of antiquities. However, this project came to an end with Khayr al-Din’s dismissal and the subsequent arrival of French colonizers, who established the Bardo Museum (then called the Alaoui Museum) in 1888. The historical narrative written by the French colonial authority erased the memory of prominent Tunisian archaeologists and collectors who had been active in the preceding decades. This article seeks to highlight the important contributions of local Tunisians to the development of archaeological research and policies surrounding Tunisian cultural heritage in the nineteenth century.
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales, Dec 1, 2012
Ce numéro de Perspective est consacré au Maghreb et aux histoires de l’art qui s’y pratiquent com... more Ce numéro de Perspective est consacré au Maghreb et aux histoires de l’art qui s’y pratiquent comme aux études et aux travaux que suscitent son patrimoine et sa création contemporaine à l’échelle internationale. Ainsi la revue poursuit-elle son projet : proposer régulièrement des numéros thématiques dont la géographie est le point d’ancrage, tout en se détournant, pour la première fois, de l’État-nation au profit d’un territoire à une autre échelle, dont il faut – encore plus qu’ailleurs ? – définir le sens selon les périodes envisagées et selon les sujets abordés. Cette gageure est aussi une occasion pour Perspective d’éprouver l’opportunité des catégories traditionnelles de l’histoire de l’art. Sur ce plan, le numéro présente, entre autres, des voix de personnalités, à l’instar de Rachida Triki, Kader Attia et Yto Barrada, mais aussi des articles collectifs sur les questions de savoirs archéologiques au Maghreb, sur la notion de musée universel telle qu’elle s’élabore depuis la ri...
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales, 2012
Le pari de cette thèse fut double : mettre en avant la singularité de l’architecture des temples ... more Le pari de cette thèse fut double : mettre en avant la singularité de l’architecture des temples à cour, tout en plaçant la question des identités puniques et romaines au cœur de notre réflexion. Le récent renouveau de l’archéologie punique, phénicienne et proche orientale nous a permis d’appréhender l’étude du culte pratiqué dans ces sanctuaires, en tenant compte de ses dimensions culturelles, historiques et sociologiques.Un réexamen architectural de l’ensemble des édifices religieux, découverts pour la plupart lors de l’exploration archéologique de la Tunisie à la fin du XIXe siècle et au début XXe, met en exergue un ensemble de caractères communs, de dissemblances, mais aussi des éléments étrangers à la tradition architecturale romaine, qu’il est possible – ou non – de rattacher à l’héritage phénico-punique (I).Les temples étant l’expression architectonique des besoins cultuels, nous avons par la suite mené une étude des cultes pratiqués dans l’enceinte des sanctuaires à partir d...
Impression En application de la loi du 11 mars 1957 (art. 41) et du Code de la propriété intellec... more Impression En application de la loi du 11 mars 1957 (art. 41) et du Code de la propriété intellectuelle du 1 er juillet 1992, toute reproduction partielle ou totale à usage collectif de la présente publication est strictement interdite sans autorisation expresse de l'éditeur. Il est rappelé à cet égard que l'usage abusif et collectif de la photocopie met en danger l'équilibre économique des circuits du livre.
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales, 2012
Muqarnas Online
This article is the second part of a study focusing on Muhammad Khaznadar’s role in the history o... more This article is the second part of a study focusing on Muhammad Khaznadar’s role in the history of archaeology in nineteenth-century Tunisia. Whereas part I traced the meteoric rise of Muhammad Khaznadar as a Tunisian cultural figure, the second part of this inquiry examines Khaznadar’s fall from power and the end of his monopoly over the country’s antiquities. Following the dismissal of his father, Mustafa Khaznadar, as grand vizier in 1873, Muhammad’s artifacts were seized by the bey. The Khaznadar collection then attracted the attention of the new grand vizier, Khayr al-Din (1873–78). Influenced by the activities of Muhammad Khaznadar, Khayr al-Din sought to create a national museum of antiquities. However, this project came to an end with Khayr al-Din’s dismissal and the subsequent arrival of French colonizers, who established the Bardo Museum (then called the Alaoui Museum) in 1888. The historical narrative written by the French colonial authority erased the memory of prominent...
UThe challenge of this dissertation is twofold: (1) to highlight the uniqueness of the architectu... more UThe challenge of this dissertation is twofold: (1) to highlight the uniqueness of the architecture of the courtyard temples; (2) to place the issue of Punic and Roman identities at the heart of our thinking. The recent revival of Punic, Phoenician and Near Eastern archaeology has enabled us to better understand religion practiced in these sanctuaries by taking into account cultural, historical and sociological factors.Reexamination of the architectural features of all religious buildings, discovered for the most part during the archaeological exploration of Tunisia carried out in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, highlights not only a set of common characteristics and differences, but also elements foreign to the Roman architectural tradition, that are possible - or not - to attach to the Phoenician-Punic heritage (I).Temples are the architectural expression of worship needs. Accordingly, a study of the religion practiced within the precincts of shrines has been co...
Muqarnas Online
During the period of the “Great Reforms” (1837–81), the Ottoman province of Tunisia underwent maj... more During the period of the “Great Reforms” (1837–81), the Ottoman province of Tunisia underwent major changes in its political, military, and economic arenas. This was also the case in the field of archaeology, where the history of excavations in Tunisia had been characterized by competition among foreign archaeologists seeking to enrich their national museums as a reflection of European imperialism. This dynamic would soon change thanks to Muhammad Khaznadar, the elder son of the grand vizier Mustafa Khaznadar. Through a unique trajectory that led him to study with the French historian Ernest Desjardin in Paris from 1863 to 1865, Muhammad Khaznadar developed a passion for antiquities that he would later apply by being the first Tunisian to excavate Carthage. The young dignitary rapidly gathered an important collection of antiquities that he displayed at the World’s Fair in Paris and acquired an international reputation as a modern man. Soon, he secured a “monopoly over antiquities,” ...
Annales. Histoire, Sciences Sociales
Http Www Theses Fr, Jan 10, 2011
This workshop focuses on the writing of Mediterranean histories at the time of the Habsburgs, the... more This workshop focuses on the writing of Mediterranean histories at the time of the Habsburgs, the production of art celebrating the capture of Tunis, and the looting of the city's art and antiquities. The fight over Mediterranean waters was, and still is, a struggle for hegemony and control of movement. Tunis, situated at the very heart of the Mediterranean, appears as one of the important sites of this fluid landscape, controlling movement between east and west, and from Africa to Italy. Following the Ottomans' arrival in Tunisia on August 16, 1534, Charles V attacked La Goletta and entered the city on