Marinid Walls of Ceuta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marinid Walls of Ceuta |
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| Native name Spanish: Murallas Merínidas de Ceuta |
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Built by Abu Sa'id Uthman II
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| Location | Ceuta, Spain |
| Built | 1328 |
| Official name: Murallas Merínidas de Ceuta | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1985 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0009110 |
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The Marinid Walls of Ceuta (in Spanish, Murallas Merínidas de Ceuta) are ancient walls and towers. You can find them in Ceuta, Spain. These strong walls were built a long time ago, in the 13th century. This was when the Marinid dynasty ruled the area.
In 1985, these walls were recognized as a very important cultural site. They are now protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural, which means a "Property of Cultural Interest."
What Are the Marinid Walls?
These walls were once part of a large fortress. They acted like a safe place for soldiers. If troops had to stay outside the main city at night, these walls gave them shelter.
Originally, the walls stretched for about 1,500 meters (almost a mile). Today, only a part of them remains. You can still see about 500 meters of the western side. This section includes several strong towers called bastions. There are also two tall, twin towers. These towers stand on either side of a famous entrance called the Puerta de Fez, or "Fez Gate."
Who Were the Marinids?
The Marinids were a powerful Berber dynasty. They ruled parts of North Africa and Spain from the 13th to the 15th centuries. They were known for their impressive buildings and strong defenses. The walls in Ceuta are a great example of their building skills. They show how important it was to protect their cities.
Why Were the Walls Important?
The Marinid Walls were very important for defending Ceuta. Ceuta was a key city for trade and military control. It was located right at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. The walls helped protect the city from attacks. They also showed the power of the Marinid rulers.
Today, the remaining walls are a historical treasure. They remind us of the rich past of Ceuta. They also show the amazing engineering of the people who built them centuries ago.
See also
In Spanish: Murallas Merínidas para niños
