The Hassana Tower (Rabat), History talk

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The Hassana Tower in Rabat, one of the most important historical monuments in Morocco.
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that tower was built in 1197 during the construction of Hassan Mosque in Rabat, the largest mosque in Morocco at the time, but the construction stopped after the death of the sultan in 1199.
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the mosque construction was not completed, but The tower remained to witness on the greatness of that monumental construction,
despite the earthquake that struck Rabat in 1755, the tower still stands.
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on July 1, 1995 in the Cultural category. It was granted World Heritage Status in 2012.
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Beside the tower, the tomb of Mohammed V (King of Morocco between 1927 and 1961), where he was buried after his death, and also buried his son Hassan II, who took power after him,
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The Hassan Tower is a Moroccan tourist destination where many Moroccan and foreign visitors are welcomed daily. The official delegations visiting the Kingdom of Morocco also visit the tomb of Mohammed V,
In recent years, it has become a point in the wedding schedule for the people of Rabat and Salé, where bridegrooms take up souvenir pictures with the tower.
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