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Name：Medina of Marrakesh
Area：North Africa
Country：Morocco
Registered Year：1985
Type：Cultural Heritage
Criteria：(i)(ii)(vi)
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Brief Description：
Founded in 1070?72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh remained a political, economic and cultural centre for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubiya Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels include the Bandi? Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Jama? El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre.
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