A Muslim Woman Founded World's Oldest Continuously Operating University
Taxila University, the world's first known university, was founded in 600 BCE in what is now Pakistan. This university ceased to exist in 500 CE. University of Al Quaraouiyine, started by a Muslim woman in North Africa, is believed to be the world's oldest university that has been in continuous operation since its founding 859 CE. University of Al Quaraouiyine University of Taxila: University of Taxila, the world's oldest known university, was founded in 600 BCE in the Kingdom of Gandhara, in Ancient India, but now in Pakistan. It was not a university in the modern sense of the word. It did not have any infrastructure like classrooms nor did it provide housing for its teachers or students. There was no established system of schooling or curriculum in Taxila. Taxila followed no system of examinations, and did not award degrees to its students. The town of Taxila flourished between 600 BCE and 500 CE. Dozens of subjects were taught at the university inclu...