Bab Dar Assinaa, City gate in Salé, Morocco
Description
Bab Dar Assinaa is a city gate in Salé featuring substantial wooden doors set within thick defensive walls that provide access to the old sections of town. The structure is constructed from cut stone and retains characteristics from its original construction period.
History
The gate was built in the 13th century as part of the city's fortification system and marks a period of architectural development in medieval Moroccan defensive construction. It served for centuries as a primary entrance to the fortified settlement.
Culture
The gate displays traditional Moroccan craftsmanship with decorative details and structural patterns typical of North African defensive architecture. These features are visible in the stonework and wooden components that form the entrance.
Practical
The gate is located at coordinates 34.033292, -6.821614 near other historical structures within the old city walls. Best access is on foot through the narrow streets and passages of the medina.
Did you know?
The gate retains original wooden components from the 13th century, showing traces of repairs and modifications made over the centuries. These layers of use make it a living example of continuous adaptation to changing needs.
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