Added: Jul 1, 2007
From: sfn66
Duration: 3:22
The Saadian Tombs are the burial ground for 66 of the Saadians, including Al-Mansour, his successors and their closest family members. The Saadians were an Arabian dynasty that ruled much of southern Morocco in the 16th and 17th centuries, often successfully waging war against Portuguese invaders. Marrakech was their capital. Sultan Ahmed al-Mansour created these tombs for himself, his family and ancestors. In total nearly 200 Saadians are buried here, most in the yard and the most important in the lavishly decorated halls. The tombs were sealed and only rediscovered in 1917 so their original splendour is still intact and the intricate detail is pretty breathtaking.
Channel: Travel
Tags: africa history maroc marrakesh morocco saadian tombs travel
tamerhossni Says:
Apr 4, 2008 - merci