Oued Tensift Bridge, Medieval bridge spanning Tensift River in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Oued Tensift Bridge is a stone structure crossing the river of the same name in Marrakesh with multiple large arches and stone pillars. The design features broad sections that help water flow and provide structural stability across the riverbed.
The bridge was built under Ali Ibn Yusuf in the early 1100s and later rebuilt under Abu Ya'qub Yusuf in the mid-1100s. These two construction periods mark the growth of Marrakesh during the major ruling powers of the region.
The bridge has been a crossing point for local people connecting different parts of the city throughout centuries. It reflects the engineering skill that developed during the Islamic periods of Morocco.
The best way to see this bridge is to walk along the riverbed or approach it from either side of the city. Visitors should come during cooler months when water levels are lower for a clearer view of the structure.
Part of the original structure from the 1100s remains visible in the middle section of the bridge, showing the early construction methods. The sides were expanded later as the river changed over the centuries.
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