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World’s Oldest Continuously Operating Degree-Granting Institution
Lifetime | Submitted
Temporal Anchor
859 CE
Location
Fez, Morocco
Category
Education
Record Type
Lifetime
Description
Recognized as the world’s oldest continuously operating degree-granting institution, The University of Al-Qarawiyyin represents a foundational milestone in global educational history.
Evidence Note
Referenced in global academic and historical documentation, including UNESCO records.
Record Source
Founding AIM Registry Entry
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