dimanche 21 février 2016

Chellah! Ancien Roman City

     Built on the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Sala Colonia, this necropolis called by the guides' most romantic Morocco Site "has not always had the passion it arouses today.

     Away from the city, or rather out of the Almohad enclosure, located south along the marshes and the Bouregreg, the remains of the necropolis Mérinide thirteenth century were long, like the Tower Hassan, abandoned . This building destroyed by the earthquake of 1755 and stripped of his finest materials by looters, thus remained in ruins for hundreds of years.

     This site is now listed and protected by the Moroccan authorities, who seized all the historical and tourist interest of this place like no other. Surrounded by encroaching urbanization, it is nevertheless clear of modern buildings and neighborhoods Youssoufia Souissi nearby that do not denature.

     After having passed through the famous octagonal doing very well restored, the walls erected by Sultan Abu al-Hasan Ali, you descend along a nice paved road lined with various species of trees and fragrant flowers.






In the spring, the site in full bloom is simply magical.

At dusk, the scenery is spectacular or impressive, and we understand why this place raises mysteries and legends.

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