Burj al-Shamali
Fes, Morocco

This square fortress was built in the late 16th c/10th c. AH overlooking the city of Fés, with towers at each corner.  Some scholars have argued that towers were a later addition, possibly as late at the Alawite dynasty, but this is unproven.  Today it serves as a military museum.

Location

rue du Borj Nord, Fes, Morocco

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Events

1588/995 AH

Style Periods

1517-1659

Dimensions

length 34 m ; width 34 m ; height. 4,75 m

Variant Names

North Tower
Translated
Bordj du Nord
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Site Types

military

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