Medina of Taroudant
Medina of Taroudant (Arabic: المدينة القديمة لتارودانت) is the oldest walled part in the city of Taroudant, Morocco. It is classified as a national cultural heritage. [1]
| Medina of Taroudant | |
|---|---|
| Native name Arabic: المدينة القديمة لتارودانت | |
_5._September_2016_(31723156244).jpg.webp) Gate through the city walls in the medina of Taroudant. | |
| Location | Taroudant, Morocco |
| Coordinates | 30.4704°N 8.8813°W |
| Built | 16th century |
  Location of Medina of Taroudant in Morocco | |
History
Medina of Taroudant is the oldest part of the city of Taroudant. It was founded in the 16th century and was the first capital city of the Saadi dynasty before moving to Marrakech.
City walls
The medina is surrounded by a nearly 8 km long walls with more than 100 crenels.[2]
Gallery
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References
- France, PASS Technologie, 26, rue Louis Braille, 75012 Paris. "Médina de Taroudannt". idpc.ma (in French). Archived from the original on 2019-11-17. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- News, Morocco World (27 October 2018). "Marrakech's Taroudant: A Small Town Full of History and Charm". Morocco World News. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
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