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Borj Sud
Borj Sud
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Borj Sud
Borj Sud, also Burj al-Janub, is a historic fort located in Fes, Morocco. It was built in 1582 AD by the Saadi Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. The fort, which was designed in the style of Portuguese forts, is located in an elevated area overlooking the old city of Fes. Borj Sud was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 as part of Medina of Fez.
Site Information
Country: Morocco
District: Fès-Meknès
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Medina of Fez
Date of Inscription: 1981
Exact Location
Elevation: 380 m
UNESCO
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