Tunisia reports the death of historian Ali Zouari at nearly 90 years old, with one outlet stating he dies on Sunday 21 June 2026 in Tunis. Another tribute piece describes him as a leading scholar dedicated to the study and interpretation of Sfax’s history, presenting him as a prominent figure in the historical and heritage community. Sources agree that Zouari was born in 1935 and devoted his life to historical research centered on his native Sfax. One account says he pursued studies in history, then worked as a professor in secondary education, before continuing graduate studies in France and ultimately obtaining a doctorate. Another source highlights the scope and influence of his scholarly work on Sfax’s past, describing it as going beyond basic chronology to examine deeper meanings and connections between people, events, time, and place. The family announcement cited in one report states that his funeral will take place on Monday 22 June 2026 at the Al Jallaz cemetery in Tunis, after the El Asr prayer.
Death of historian Ali Zouari, key figure in Sfax history, reported in Tunisia
Tunisia reports the death of historian Ali Zouari at nearly 90 years old, with one outlet stating he dies on Sunday 21 June 2026 in Tunis. Another tribute piece describes him as a leading scholar dedi...
- Historian Ali Zouari dies at nearly 90 years old, reported as occurring on 21 June 2026 in Tunis.
- Ali Zouari is born in 1935 and is closely associated with Sfax history.
- Multiple accounts describe his scholarly work as a major contribution to the study and interpretation of Sfax’s past.
- One source says he studies history, teaches at the secondary level, then completes doctoral studies in France.
- His funeral is scheduled for Monday 22 June 2026 at Al Jallaz cemetery after the El Asr prayer.
Par Faouzi Mahfoudh - C'est avec une profonde émotion que Sfax, la Tunisie et la communauté internationale des historiens et des conservateurs du patrimoine ont appris la disparition du Docteur Ali Zouari. Figure tutélaire, il était bien plus qu'un érudit : il incarnait la mémoire vivante d'une cité millénaire à laquelle il a voué son existence. Né en 1935, Ali Zouari fut le pionnier et le grand exégète de l'histoire sfaxienne. Son œuvre ne se limitait pas à la chronique des faits ou à l'inventaire monumental; elle en dégageait les significations profondes, tissant les liens entre le temps, l'espace, les événements et les hommes qui ont façonné cette civilisation ...
14 hours agoC’est une véritable référence historique et scientifique qui nous quitte avec le décès dimanche 21 juin 2026 à Tunis, de l’historien Ali Zouari, à près de 90 ans. Sa rigueur est légendaire, tout comme sa passion pour le décryptage de l’histoire de sa ville natale de Sfax. Il s’y consacrera, sans relâche. Ses obsèques auront lieu ce lundi 22 juin 2026, au cimetière Al Jallaz, après la prière d’El Asr, annonce sa famille. Tour-à-tour, Ali Zouari enchainera une licence en histoire, commencera une carrière de professeur de l’enseignement secondaire, et poursuivra ses études de troisième cycle en France, jusqu’à l’obtention du doctorat. Ali Zouari rejoindra ...
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