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Meknes

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Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Morocco
Description:
Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1672–1727), the founder of the Alawite dynasty. The sultan turned it into a impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style, surrounded by high walls with great doors, where the harmonious blending of the Islamic and European styles of the 17th century Maghreb are still evident today. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Meknes", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.