Idrisid dynasty
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The Idrisid dynasty or Idrisids were an Arab Muslim dynasty from 788 to 974, ruling most of present-day Morocco and parts of present-day western Algeria. Named after the founder, Idris I, the Idrisids
Idrisid dirham, minted at al-'Aliyah (Fes), Morocco, 840 CE. The coin features the name of Ali: a son-in-law of Muhammad, the fourth Caliph, and an ancestor of the Idrisids.
Mosque of the Andalusians
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The Mosque of the Andalusians or Al-Andalusiyyin Mosque, sometimes also called the Andalusian Mosque, is a major historic mosque in Fes el Bali, the old medina quarter of Fez, Morocco. The mosque was
Main entrance portal of the mosque (north side)
The minaret and eastern entrance of the mosque
Skyline view of the mosque today; in addition to the minaret (left) the monumental gate of the mosque is visible from afar due to its height
Panoramic view of the mosque courtyard; the Marinid-era fountain is visible to the right, next to the large entrance