The Agdal of Marrakesh (Twelfth to Twentieth Centuries): An Agricultural Space for Caliphs and Sultans. Part 1: History

The Agdal is an enormous estate, located south of Marrakesh, that has survived from the twelfth century to the present. Historically it was used for agricultural production and related functions, and included pleasure gardens, pools, mills, and seasonal residences. This study presents the results of...

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Published in:Muqarnas
Authors: Navarro, Julio (Author) ; Garrido, Fidel (Author) ; Almela, Íñigo (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2017
In: Muqarnas
Year: 2017, Volume: 34, Issue: 1, Pages: 23-42
Further subjects:B Morocco agriculture gardens orchard water Maghreb Marrakesh Agdal Islamic architecture heritage archaeology preservation

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