What is the story of Fatima al-Fihri, who founded the oldest university in the world?

1001inventions.com An imaginary portrait of Fatima al-Fihri published by the UK-based non-profit organization 1001, which focuses on science and cultural heritage. More than a thousand years ago, in a country formerly known as “Africa,” Fatima al-Fihri was born, a descendant of one of the most prominent Arab Quraysh families. Her grandfather built the city of Kairouan, which remained the capital of Muslims in the Maghreb for more than four centu…