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Fortifications of Fez
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The Fortifications of Fez comprise a complex circuit of ramparts and gates surrounding Fes el-Bali and Fes el-Jdid, two urban agglomerations that compose the old "medina" of Fes, Morocco. They also include a number of kasbahs (citadels) and forts which were built both to protect and to control the city. These fortifications have been built up over many centuries and the extensive remnants today date from many different periods.
Walls of Fes el-Bali, near Bab Mahrouk
Walls of Fes el-Bali, near Bab Mahrouk
General example of rammed earth (pisé) wall being built (with metal instead of wooden scaffolding)
General example of rammed earth (pisé) wall being built (with metal instead of wooden scaffolding)
Restored (left) versus unrestored (right) section of pisé wall near Bab Guissa, in Fes el-Bali
Restored (left) versus unrestored (right) section of pisé wall near Bab Guissa, in Fes el-Bali
The northernmost sections of the city walls, believed to be the oldest remaining parts of the walls today
The northernmost sections of the city walls, believed to be the oldest remaining parts of the walls today
Bab Dekkakin
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Bab Dekkakin or Bab Dekakene is a fortified and ceremonial gate in Fes, Morocco. The gate is situated between the Old Mechouar and the New Mechouar on the northern edge of Fes el-Jdid.
The outer (northern) facade of Bab Dekkakin.
The outer (northern) facade of Bab Dekkakin.
1916 photograph of the New Mechouar in front of Bab Dekkakin, with a ceremony of tribes coming to present gifts to the sultan
1916 photograph of the New Mechouar in front of Bab Dekkakin, with a ceremony of tribes coming to present gifts to the sultan
Bab Dekkakin seen from the Old Mechouar, photographed around 1920. The archway to the left was the original entrance/exit on this side, back when the
Bab Dekkakin seen from the Old Mechouar, photographed around 1920. The archway to the left was the original entrance/exit on this side, back when the gate had a bent entrance for defensive purposes. The central passage was opened up in 1884 and the archway on the right was created later for symmetry (though at the time of this photograph it was not yet decorated to match the appearance of the left arch).
Performance at the World Sacred Music Festival at the New Mechouar, in front of Bab Dekkakin.
Performance at the World Sacred Music Festival at the New Mechouar, in front of Bab Dekkakin.