# Bab al-Barda'in

Meknes, Morocco

The northern gate of the Meknes medina, built under Moulay Ismail in the late 17th century. Flanked by two square bastion towers and richly dressed in zellij and carved decoration, it once controlled all trade and travel coming from the north.

## Roots Earth

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Coordinates: 33.90111, -5.56831

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