World Heritage Identification Number: 170
World Heritage since: 1981
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇲🇦 Morocco
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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The Medina of Fez: A Cultural and Spiritual Center of Morocco
The Medina of Fez, located in the heart of the ancient city of Fez, Morocco, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, the Medina of Fez is a living example of medieval Islamic architecture and urban planning that dates back to the 9th century.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Founded in the 9th century, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains - date from this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre.
Encyclopedia Record: Fes el Bali
Fes el Bali is the oldest part of Fez, Morocco. It is one of the three main districts of Fez, along with Fes Jdid and the French-created Ville Nouvelle. Together with Fes Jdid, it forms the medina of Fez, significant for the preservation of its pre-modern urban layout and numerous historic monuments, which have earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status.Additional Site Details
Area: 280 hectares
(v) — Outstanding example of traditional human settlement
Coordinates: 34.06111 , -4.97778
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