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City walls in Essaouira
City walls in Essaouira. Essaouira is a city in the western Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, on the Atlantic coast. The city was known in the time of 11th-century geographer al-Bakri and, as he reported, was called Sidi Megdoul. In the 16th-century, a corruption of this name became known to the Portuguese as Mogador or Mogadore. The Berber and Arabic names mean the wall, a reference to the fortress walls that originally enclosed the city. The Medina of Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage listed city, an example of a late 18th-century fortified town, as transferred to North Africa by European colonists. The medina is home to many small arts and crafts businesses, notably cabinet making and thuya wood-carving (using roots of the Tetraclinis tree), both of which have been practised in Essaouira for centuries. Essaouira remains one of the major fishing harbours of Morocco.
This town was the setting for several scenes of the popular Game of Thrones and as Othello version of Orson Welles
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Amaia Arozena & Gotzon Iraola
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This print showcases the majestic city walls of Essaouira, a historic city located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. With its roots dating back to the 11th century, Essaouira was once known as Sidi Megdoul and later gained fame as Mogador or Mogadore among Portuguese explorers. The name itself reflects the significance of the fortress walls that enclose this remarkable city. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Essaouira's medina is a prime example of a late 18th-century fortified town influenced by European colonists. Within these ancient walls lies a bustling hub of artistic craftsmanship, particularly in cabinet making and thuya wood-carving using Tetraclinis tree roots – traditions that have thrived here for centuries. Not only does Essaouira boast cultural heritage, but it also serves as one of Morocco's prominent fishing harbors. Its coastal location has made it an ideal setting for various film productions including scenes from Game of Thrones and Orson Welles' rendition of Othello. This stunning print captures the essence and beauty found within Essaouira's city walls – an enchanting blend of history, artistry, and natural splendor that continues to captivate visitors from around the world.
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