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Historic City of Meknes

French: Ville historique de Meknès
The Historic City of Meknes is a World Heritage site in Morocco defined by the UNESCO in 1996 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
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"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."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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