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Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador, is a city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. It was established as a trading post in the area in the 5th century BC . Essaouira was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
Site Information
Country: Morocco
District: Marrakesh-Safi
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 5th Century BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Carthage
Later Cultures: Amazighs + Roman + Islamic
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)
Date of Inscription: 2001
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