Borj Sidi Makhlouf

Borj Sidi Makhlouf (Arabic: برج سيدي مخلوف) is a fort in the city of Rabat, Morocco. It was first established in the 17th century and was destroyed in 1637 but conserved its shape. [1] It is located in the cliff of the Bouregreg river and marked the transition from Andalusian to military architecture. [2]

Borj Sidi Makhlouf
Native name
Arabic: برج سيدي مخلوف
TypeKasbah
LocationRabat, Morocco
Built17th century
Architectural style(s)Moroccan Kasbah
Location of Borj Sidi Makhlouf in Morocco

References

  1. France, PASS Technologie, 26, rue Louis Braille, 75012 Paris. "Borj Sidi Makhlouf". idpc.ma (in French). Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  2. The city in the Islamic world. Jayyusi, Salma Khadra., Holod, Renata., Petruccioli, Attilio, 1945-, Raymond, André. Leiden: Brill. 2008. ISBN 9789047442653. OCLC 608549122.CS1 maint: others (link)
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