Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
Medina of Essaouira
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 26, 2024
1. Medina of Essaouira Marker
Arabic
بناء على الاتفاقية المتعلقة بعماية التراث الثقافي العالمي تم تسجيل المدينة التاريخية للصويرة ضمن العة التراث العالمي. إن هذا التصنيف يرسخ القيمة العالمية الاستثنائية لهذا الإرث الثقالي
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 26, 2024
2. Medina of Essaouira Marker
Au titre de la convention commant la protection du patrimoine mondial, culturel, la ville d'Essaouira figare sur la liste de patrimoine mondial. Linscription sur cette liste consacre la valeur universelle exceptionnelle de ce bien culturel afin qu'il soit protégé au bénéfice de toute l'humanité.
Essaouira est un exemple exceptionnel de ville fortifiée de la fin du XVIIIe siècle, construite en Afrique du Nord selon les principes de l'architecture militaire européenne de l'époque. Depuis sa fondation, elle
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 26, 2024
3. The nearby Bab Sbaa Gate into the Medina of Essaouira
Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late-18th century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context. Since its foundation, it has been a major international trading seaport, linking Morocco and its Saharian hinterland with Europe and the rest of the world.
Erected 2001 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list.
Location. 31° 30.641′ N, 9° 46.153′ W. Marker is in Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi. It is at the intersection of Avenue Mohammed V and Avenue du Caire, on the right when traveling west on Avenue Mohammed V. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, North Africa, The Maghreb, and in a coastal Mediterranean country. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Portuguese colonies, a Spanish colony, and specifically a French colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Cité Heureuse / The Happy City (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); First French Tribunal (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Charles de Foucauld (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Medina of Essaouira at World Heritage Convention Site. Essaouira was founded by the Alawi Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah in the second half of the 18th century, with the aim of establishing a major port and trading centre. The city was designed by French architects who followed the principles of French military engineer Marquis of Vauban. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, Essaouira was one of the major Atlantic trading centres between Africa and Europe. Today, the city mainly preserves its European appearance. (Submitted on June 29, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
