Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
No Comments »19th February, 2013; Category: Africa, Exotic Destinations, Historic places, Holidays, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
During our visit to Rabat in Morocco we spent a short time visiting the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. This is one of many magnificent buildings we saw during our visit. I particularly liked the guards on duty, like the one in the entrance shown in the photo above, and those on horses shown below.
In the coming days I will show more photos of the mausoleum, including some of the mosaic artistry and even photos taken inside this beautiful building.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco
The last place we visited while in Rabat was the mausoleum of Mohammed V. He was born in 1909 and was sultan of Morocco from 1927 until 1953 when he was exiled. On his return from exile in 1955 he was again recognised as the sultan until he became king in 1957. He remained king until his death in 1961 and is buried in the magnificent mausoleum shown in today’s photos. In the coming days I will shown more of this magnificent building, both inside and outside.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco
Sala Colonia Roman ruins, Rabat, Morocco
Sala Colonia, Roman ruins in Rabat, Morocco
During our brief visit to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, we visited the Roman ruins of Sala Colonia. These ancient buildings are impressive and inspiring due to their age; we have nothing like this here in Australia. While I tried to do a little birding here, I was only moderately successful due to my fascination with this place (see Trevor’s Birding).
Our guide was full of interesting historical facts, most of which I have now forgotten. I should have taken a recorder with me, as his presentation was not only filled with information, he was also humorous. He was quite a character.
Sala Colonia, Roman ruins in Rabat, Morocco
Sala Colonia, Roman ruins in Rabat, Morocco
Sala Colonia, Roman ruins in Rabat, Morocco
Sala Colonia Roman ruins, Chellah, Rabat, Morocco
No Comments »5th February, 2013; Category: Africa, Exotic Destinations, Historic places, Holidays, Morocco
Roman ruins of Sala Colonia in Rabat, Morocco
I have lived all of my life in Australia. Our country has a long and ancient heritage in our Aboriginal history, but nothing in the way of ancient buildings. The Aboriginal rock carvings are often millennia old and totally absorbing as such. Because of their lifestyle, the Australian Aboriginal people did not need to build impressive buildings like we see in Europe, Africa and other parts of the world.
So when we visited Morocco we naturally marvelled at the age of some of the old Roman ruins. Our guides were meticulous in relating the historical significance of places like these Roman ruins of Sala Colonia in Rabat. I was not aware before this of the Roman influence on life in Morocco.
Totally fascinating.
More photos coming tomorrow.
Roman ruins of Sala Colonia in Rabat, Morocco
Roman ruins of Sala Colonia in Rabat, Morocco
Drumming up some business
Drummer at the entrance of Sala Colonia, Rabat, Morocco
On our visit to the ancient Roman ruins of Sala Colonia in Rabat, Morocco, we were greeted by this drummer at the entrance of the walled fortress. He was drumming up some business, and when he saw me taking his photo, he expected some payment. Although our guide gave him some tips, I am sure by the look of him that he expected more from individuals, especially photographers.
I guess it was a little mean-spirited of me not to give a token amount. I hope he was satisfied with the offerings of several others on our tour group.
Chellah in Rabat, Morocco