Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)
Region Nord-Ouest, Wilaya de Tétouan, Province of Tétouan, Medina of Tétouan
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Identifier |
837 |
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states |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(ii)(iv)(v) |
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Title |
medina of tétouan (formerly known as titawin) |
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latitude |
35.5708312988 |
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longitude |
-5.3666701317 |
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location |
region nord-ouest, wilaya de tétouan, province of tétouan, medina of tétouan |
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arab states |
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year |
1997 |
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unique number |
986 |
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description |
tétouan was of particular importance in the islamic period, from the 8th century onwards, since it served as the main point of contact between morocco and andalusia. after the reconquest, the town was rebuilt by andalusian refugees who had been expelled by the spanish. this is well illustrated by its art and architecture, which reveal clear andalusian influence. although one of the smallest of the moroccan medinas, tétouan is unquestionably the most complete and it has been largely untouched by subsequent outside influences. |
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justification |
the committee decided to inscribe the medina of tétouan (formerly known as titawin) on the basis of criteria (ii), (iv) and (v), considering that it is an exceptionally well preserved and complete example of this type of historic town, displaying all the features of the high andalusian culture. |
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