Morocco again26 Fes Medersa Bou Inania
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The Medina of Fez (UNESCO Heritage Site) is considered as one of the most extensive and best conserved historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world. The unpaved urban space conserves the majority of its original functions and attribute. It not only represents an outstanding architectural, archaeological and urban heritage, but also transmits a life style, skills and a culture that persists and are renewed despite the diverse effects of the evolving modern societiesMedersa Bou Inania is the finest of Fez’ theological colleges. It was built by the Merenid sultan Bou Inan between 1350 and 1357
Whereas most medersas just have a simple prayer hall, the Bou Inania is unusual in that it hosts a complete mosque, including a beautiful green-tiled minaret
The medersa underwent extensive restoration a few years ago, and the results are amazing: elaborate zellij and carved plaster, beautiful cedar mashrabiyyas (lattice screens) and massive brass doors.
The mihrab (niche facing Mecca) has a particularly fine ceiling and onyx marble columns.
Ceiling
The mashrabiya is an element of traditional Arabic architecture used since the Middle Ages up to the mid-20th century. It is a type of projecting oriel window enclosed with carved wood latticework
Sound: The Fez Singers - Dua Nasiri (fragment) 2016
Text: InternetPictures: Sanda Foişoreanu Sanda Negruțiu Copyright: All the images belong to their authors
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