Kaat Benahid in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
The Almoravid Dome
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
1. The Almoravid Dome Marker
القبة المرابطية
1064م، وهي تمثل إحدى آخر معالم ثقافة المرابطين في مراكش وقد كانت مثلاً لوضع المصلين في مسجد الأمير المرابطي علي بن يوسف والذي كانت هذه القبة تشكل جزءا منه، وقد هدم توجد بجوار مسجد ابن يوسف في مدينة مراكش شيدت سنة إن مقوله المدينة في ايدي الموحدين سنة 1130. ولهلت نشطة لمدة قرون. كانت تستمد مياهها من نظام تحت الأرض وكانت تنصب المياه من أنابيب برونزية
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La Coupole Almoravide
Se trouve à côté de la mosquée Ibn Youssef dans la ville de Marrakech, construite en 1064. Elle représente l'une des dernières traces de la culture des Almoravides à Marrakech. Elle servait comme lieu de l'ablution pour les fidèles de la mosquée du prince Almoravid Ali Ibn Youssef, dont cette coupole faisait partie, elle a été démolie après la chute de la ville aux mains des Almohades en 1130. Elle est restée active pendant plusieurs siècles. Son approvisionnement en eau provenait d'un système souterrain et était distribué à travers des tuyaux en bronze.
The Almoravid Dome
Is located next to the Ibn Youssef Mosque in the city of Marrakech, built in 1064 AD, it represents one of the last remains of Almoravid culture in Marrakech. It served as a place for the ablution of worshippers in the mosque of the Almoravid prince Ali Ibn Youssef, of which this dome was a part, and was demolished following the city's fall to the Almohads in 1130. It remained active for several centuries. Its water supply came from an underground system and was distributed through bronze pipes.
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Location. 31° 37.894′ N, 7° 59.231′ W. Marker is in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. It is in Kaat Benahid. It is on Place de La Kissariat Ben Youssef, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40030, 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: Ben Youssef Mosque (a few steps from this marker); Minaret of Ben Youssef (a few steps from this marker); Ben Youssef Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marrakech Museum Dar El Mnebhi (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Youssef Medersa (within shouting distance of this marker); Dar Bellarj (within shouting distance of this marker); Souk Jeld (about
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
2. The Almoravid Dome and Marker
Also see . . . Almoravid Qubba (Dome) at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 1, 2024.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
3. The Almoravid Dome
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 184 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
