Mouassine in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
Gravity-fed Water
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
1. Gravity-fed Water Marker
الماء الموجه من النقطة ) بواسطة أنبوب (قادوس تحت الأرض ينبع في هذا الجيب (المعيدة) الذي تم حفره في الحائط الذي يحف الحديقة. و يمكن أن نرى بها الأن الأنبوب الذي يخرج منه الماء ،[1] وحوله أنابيب أخرى من نفس النوع يدخل إليها الماء بواسطة الجاذبية فالأنبوب 2 يغذي حوض جمع الماء (الصهريج) لأنبوب 3 بمثابة قناة لسقي الحديقة [a]. و الأنبوب 4 ينقل الماء إلى المطابخ الكائنة في شمال برج المجموعة الأصلية
L'eau acheminιe du point 0 par un conduit souterrain jaillit dans cette niche pratiquιe dans le mur d'enceinte. On peut y voir le tuyau d'oω sort l'eau [1], entourι d'autres tuyaux du mκme genre dans lesquels l'eau entre par gravitι : le tuyau 2 alimente le bassin de collecte (sahrij), le tuyau 3 sert le canal d'irrigation du jardin [a] et le tuyau 4 transfιrait l'eau aux cuisines, situιes au nord de la tour de l'ensemble d'origine.
The water, which is conducted from point 0 through an underground pipe, gushes out into this niche carved in the outer wall. Here you may see a pipe, from which the water flows out [1], surrounded by other similar pipes in which water is fed by gravity: pipe 2 feeds the collecting basin (sahrij), pipe 3 serves the garden irrigation channel [a], while pipe 4 conveyed the water to the kitchens, located north of the tower in the original complex.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 31° 37.867′ N, 7° 59.397′ 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 at or near this postal address: Rue Mouassine 182, 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: Communicating Vessels (a few steps from this marker); Marble Fountain (Khossa) (a few steps from this marker); Water from the Atlas Mountains (within shouting distance of this marker); Octagonal Basin (within shouting
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
2. Gravity-fed Water Marker
Note the niche to the right of the marker as mentioned in the marker text.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
