Mouassine in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
Communicating Vessels
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
1. Communicating Vessels Marker
الماء القادم من النقطة 81 يتسرب حسب مبدأ الأحواض المتصلة فيما بينها إلى الحوض [a] وفي القناة الصغيرة الموجودة على حا شيته [b]. وبالمرور عبر هذه القناة، ثم عبر الأنبوب الجوفي، يصل ا لماء إلى النافورة الرئيسية في مركز الحديقة الخصة) [c]. أما ماء ا المطر الذي تم جمعه على سقف الجناح المجاور (والذي كان يتوفر ف ي الأصل على حاشية أفقية في الخلف تشبه تلك الموجودة في الأمام) يتم تحصيله [d] ويرسل في الأنبوب الذي يصل إلى النافورة الرئيسي ة. وقريبا من عمق الحوض، يوجد (حصار) [e] يضمن تزويد قناة [ ا عندما يكون وصول الماء من الخارج متقطعا، ويستعمل ذلك الماء لسقي الحديقة.
L'eau qui provient du point 1B s'écoule, selon le principe des vases communicants, dans le bassin [a] et dans le petit canal présent sur son bord [b]. En passant par ce canal, puis par le conduit souterrain, l'eau arrive à la fontaine principale, au centre du jardin (khossa) [c]. L'eau de pluie, collectée sur le toit du pavillon voisin (à l'origine celui-ci disposait d'un pan horizontal à l'arrière, semblable à celui du devant) est récupérée [d] et envoyée dans le conduit aboutissant à la fontaine principale. Près du fond du bassin, une prise contrôlée par une vanne [e] garantissait, lorsque l'arrivée d'eau de l'extérieur était interrompue, le ravitaillement du canal [f] utilisé pour l'irrigation du jardin.
The water coming from point 1B flows, thanks to the principle of communicating vessels, into the basin [a] as well as into the small channel on the edge of the basin [b]. Through this channel and, thereafter, the underground pipe, the water reaches the main fountain in the centre of the garden (khossa) [c]. Even rainwater collected from the roof of the nearby pavilion (which originally had a horizontal pitch on the back like the one on the front) is recovered [d] and flows into the pipe that leads to the main fountain. Near the bottom of the basin, an intake controlled by a bulkhead [e] guaranteed, in the event of interruption of the inflow water from the outside, the resupply of the channel [f] used for irrigating the garden.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 31° 37.859′ N, 7° 59.388′ W. Marker is in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. It is in Mouassine. It can be reached from Rue Mouassine, on the left when traveling north. The marker is visible inside the Riad Al Krissi, the Secret Garden. A small entry fee is required to enter the site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40000, Morocco. 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 the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, a Spanish colony, a French colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gravity-fed Water (a few steps from this marker); Water from the Atlas Mountains (within shouting distance of this marker); Marble Fountain (Khossa) (within shouting distance of this marker); Octagonal Basin (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
2. Communicating Vessels Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
3. A water channel near the Communicating Vessels Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
4. A view of a nearby room near the Communicating Vessels Marker
The featured marker would be to the far left of the cafe entrance seen here. Note the additional water feature to the bottom right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
