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| Susan | profile | all galleries >> Morocco 2007 >> Rabat >> Kasbah des Oudaias | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
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 Bab Oudaia - an archetypal example of Almobad military architecture |
 these monumental gates were built by Yacoub el-Mansour in the 12th century |
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 although some elements date back to the 12th century, the houses were built in late 17th to early 18th century |
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 narrow Kasbah street |
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 Cafe Maure |
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 Andalusian Garden |
 Musee des Oudaia - the historic palace of Moulay Ismail, now houses a museum |
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 city walls - the western ramparts were built by Yacoub el-Mansour in 1195, after his victory over Alfonso III |
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 the oldest mosque in Rabat, built in the 12th century and restored in the 18th century |
 Musee des Oudaia (under renovation) |
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