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05-APR-2015

The Kasbah, Bab Oudaia

The monumental Bab Oudaia, built in the 12th century by Yakoub el-Mansour and an excellent example of Almohad military architecture. I don’t like all the cars, but it’s the best picture I have of the entire gate rather than just the top half of it and perhaps shows how a 1,000 year old structure is part of daily life in the Kasbah (that's my justification, anyway!).

The Atlantic Ocean from the Kasbah, posted earlier:

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Carol Rollins26-Apr-2015 14:07
I'm glad you shared it, even with the cars (I know what you mean though). An excellent
capture of the textures, details and tones of this fabulous gate.
larose forest photos26-Apr-2015 01:45
Fantastic gate.... exotically beautiful. I love it!! V
John Hamers25-Apr-2015 15:22
Beautiful details in this doorway , nicely captured !V
William Barletta25-Apr-2015 15:00
What a wonderful gate. Alas even Photoshop can't "tow away" these cars ~V~
fotabug25-Apr-2015 14:30
I would have liked the beautiful entrance by itself but Ine can't have everything and, as some said, the cars add contrast. Excellent photo. V
Dave Petersen Photography25-Apr-2015 13:03
A historic entrance with modern cars and a vendor makes a wonderful visual contrast.. Voted
Jim Coffman25-Apr-2015 13:02
Such an interesting place! Nice capture as always,Helen!
Jeff Real25-Apr-2015 12:44
An awesome mix of old and new ~V~
Stephanie25-Apr-2015 12:36
Such an intricate and beautiful doorway! VV
Isabel Cutler25-Apr-2015 10:29
What is that man selling?
hamery25-Apr-2015 10:28
Is a pity that they let the car park infornt of this beautiful historic gate ; However, U have captured it beautifully with all the details of this great architecture. V
joseantonio25-Apr-2015 10:14
What an amazing old gate...Full of lovely details.V.