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Rabat
Rabat
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Rabat
Rabat is the capital of Morocco. The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg. It was founded in 1146 AD by the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu'min. The Kasbah of the Udayas, which is located within the city, was built in the 12th century AD during the reign of the Almohad Caliphate. Rabat was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012.
Site Information
Country: Morocco
District: Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City a Shared Heritage
Date of Inscription: 2012
Exact Location
Elevation: 28 m
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