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Arabic calligraphy in sandstone `essaouira morocco #237412828
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Is a sacred term for the inhabitants of Essaouira and you can find this inscription almost everywhere in the town.The meaning of the inscriptionOn the south wall of the east Scala Port tower , there is a carved inscription in sandstone. It is Arabic calligraphy and reads ââ¬ÅBarakat Mohammedââ¬Â.It is dating from 18th century at the foundation of the town by the Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah al-Qatib Mohammed III c. 1710-1790, calling about divine protection of the town. He let build a fortress originally called Souira `the small fortress`. Later the name was Es-Saouira `the beautifully made, the picture` Today this town is called Essaouira...
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