The exterior face is richly decorated with closely spaced stone lines and finely calculated architectural lines. This gate contains several elements, including a frieze, an epigraphic band, voussoirs, and two superimposed arches.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The lower arch is adorned with lobes formed by two interlacing ribbons and decorated with motifs such as a shell topped by a fleuron from a palm tree and surrounded by two pinecones. The upper arch has a less pronounced break, rests on two simply outlined columns, and is also adorned with interlacing ribbons, a central shell and pinecones.<\/p>\n
The main gate supports two spandrels furnished with a vegetal interlace, an inscription forming a rectangular frame providing information about the builder and the date of construction and completion of the work.
\nThis inscription describes the context as follows:<\/p>\n
\u00ab I seek refuge with Allah from the accursed Satan! In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful! May Allah bestow prayers upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and grant them peace!
\nThe construction of the ramparts of this blessed ribat was ordered by our Master, the Sultan, the Emir of the Muslims, Abu El Hassan, son of our Master, the Sultan, the sanctified, the object of divine mercy, Abu Sa\u00efd, son of our Master, the Sultan, the Emir of the Muslims, the sanctified, the object of divine mercy, Abu Yousuf, son of Abd El \u2018Haqq. May Allah perpetuate their empire! This construction was completed at the end of Dhu al-Hijja in the year 739.
\nThe date corresponds to July 8, 1339 \u00bb.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe ensemble is crowned with a muqarnas frieze (engraving) and reaches a total height of 9.95 meters. A simple corridor covered with a brick vault ensures access to the interior of the blessed (Bond) Ribat (Al-Ribat al-Mokaddas).
\nAbove the epigraphic band, you would notice a high frieze with a series of blind arches numbering thirteen, resting on small engaged twisted columns.
\nOn either side of each tower’s platforms, there are four lobed medallions bearing eulogies in Kufic script, mentioning:<\/p>\n\n
- \u00ab AL Moulko\u00fb lillah \u00bb: Sovereignty belongs to God.<\/li>\n
- \u00ab AL Izate lillah \u00bb: Glory to God.<\/li>\n
- \u00ab AL Baqaou lillah \u00bb: Perpetuity belongs to God.<\/li>\n
- \u00ab AL Azamat lillah \u00bb: Greatness to God.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Ain Jenna gate” id=”1708704005023-3″ tab_id=”1708704005024-6″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”This gate is located below Chellah, opening to the north and the wall, in a steep part of the terrain.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][image_with_animation image_url=”6275″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text]It is a simple bend gate, appearing extremely plain on the interior face of the enclosure.<\/p>\n
Ain Jenna Gate consists of a slightly broken, pointed brick arch, measuring 4.40 meters from the keystone to the ancient ground and 2.66 meters wide. On each side of this arch, there is a pillar made of ashlar stones to support it, embedded in the rammed earth of the wall. At the upper angles, two uneven flat stones resemble wood fragments.<\/p>\n
The gate has four portals, two inside the bend forming a rectangle, and two outside in ashlar stones. The gate is decorated with ornamental motifs and construction lines of merlon designs, found only on an inner portal.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”The gardens gate” id=”1708704005102-9″ tab_id=”1708704005103-10″ sub_desc=”Bab Al Bassatine”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Located in the lower part of the enclosure, the garden gate is located below the spring, a little outside the current fence of the khalwa.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][image_with_animation image_url=”6503″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text]The elevation of the ground has resulted in the burial of the gate above the springing of the arch.<\/p>\n
Similar to the main gate, the gardens gate has an exterior facade in ashlar stones with thick joint mortar. The arch, 3 meters wide and broken, was defined by a series of voussoirs.
\nThe spandrels are bare and slightly set back. The rectangle of the gate is delimited by two ashlar pilasters supporting two large consoles, and the lateral faces bear a serpentine motif. Behind the portal, in each side, there is the start of a barrel vault made of bricks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][\/tabbed_section][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Find out more!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23794e30″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697914288695{padding-right: 5% !important;}”]Dive deeper into the fascinating history of the archaeological site of Chellah by exploring our other resources and detailed information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”40″ left_padding_desktop=”8%” right_padding_desktop=”8%” top_padding_tablet=”10%” bottom_padding_tablet=”15%” left_padding_tablet=”8%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”hidden” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#000000″ shape_divider_position=”top” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”straight_section” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”0px” desktop_text_alignment=”center” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”6244″ image_aspect_ratio=”4-5″ content_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” image_size=”large” link_url=”\/en\/visit-chellah\/the-site\/the-ancient-city\/”]\nThe Ancient City<\/h4>\n[\/fancy_box][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”6243″ image_aspect_ratio=”4-5″ content_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” image_size=”large” link_url=”\/en\/visit-chellah\/the-site\/the-marinid-necropolis\/”]\n
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