Bab Mansur al-'Alj

باب المنصور لعلج
city gate in Meknes
#2 in Meknes / #11 in Morocco
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by Chris Martin from Decatur, Georgia, USA
/ CC BY-SA 2.0

Bab Mansur al-'Alj is a grand and historically significant gate located in Meknes, Morocco. Completed in 1732 during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail, it is renowned for its impressive architecture and elaborate decoration. The gate features intricate zellij tilework, richly adorned with geometric patterns and calligraphy, alongside monumental arches and robust masonry. Bab Mansur al-'Alj serves as a symbol of the grandeur of Meknes during the height of its power and is an iconic example of Moroccan imperial architecture.


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