Thursday 17 February 2011

444 MA - Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou (1987)

Brief Description

The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco.

阿伊特•本•哈杜筑垒村

阿伊特·本·哈杜筑垒村指的是一组由高墙围起来的土制建筑,这是一处典型的前撒哈拉居民聚居区。在防御墙内建造有许多房屋,同时四周还有箭塔进行辅助防御。位于瓦尔扎扎特省的阿伊特·本·哈杜是摩洛哥南部建筑的经典范例。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/444

Courtesy of Loly from postcrossing forum

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