Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail

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The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail is an ornate 17th–18th century funerary complex in Meknes, Morocco, housing the tomb of the powerful Alaouite sultan Moulay Ismail and renowned for its intricate Islamic architecture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf funerary complex
mausoleum
tourist attraction
access open to non-Muslim visitors in outer areas
architecturalStyle Alaouite architecture
Islamic architecture
associatedWith Alaouite dynasty
imperial capital of Meknes
builder Moulay Ismail
builtFor Moulay Ismail
continent Africa
country Morocco
dedicatedTo Moulay Ismail
endDate early 18th century
era Alaouite dynasty
flooring zellij mosaic pavements
function religious site
royal burial place
hasPart courtyards
fountain courtyards
ornamental gateways
prayer halls
tomb chamber
hasTombOf Moulay Ismail
heritageDesignation part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic City of Meknes
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site component
locatedIn Fes-Meknes
linked to: Fès-Meknès

Meknes
former royal citadel of Meknes
medina of Meknes
linked to: Meknes
materialUsed ceramic tiles
marble
plaster
wood
near Bab Mansour gate
Heri es-Souani
Royal Palace of Meknes
notableFor carved and painted woodwork
marble columns
ornate decoration
stucco carving
zellij tilework
partOf imperial city of Meknes
linked to: Meknes
religion Islam
religiousAffiliation Sunni Islam
significance important pilgrimage and visitation site in Meknes
major example of Moroccan royal funerary architecture
startDate late 17th century
touristAttraction yes

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