- published: 05 Jul 2013
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Coordinates: 31°37′02″N 7°59′19″W / 31.6173°N 7.988702°W / 31.6173; -7.988702 (Saadian Tombs)
The Saadian tombs in Marrakech date back from the time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). The tombs were discovered in 1917 and were restored by the Beaux-arts service. The tombs have, because of the beauty of their decoration, been a major attraction for visitors of Marrakech.
The mausoleum comprises the interments of about sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty that originated in the valley of the Draa River. Among the graves are those of Ahmad al-Mansur and his family. The building is composed of three rooms. The most famous is the room with the twelve columns. This room contains the grave of the son of the sultan's son, Ahmad al-Mansur. The stele is in finely worked cedar wood and stucco work. The monuments are made of Italian Carrara marble.
Outside the building is a garden and the graves of soldiers and servants.
The Saadian Tombs in Marrakesh, Morocco, were sealed up for centuries until their rediscovery in 1917. Occupying a quiet enclosure at the kasbah, the tombs are magnificently decorated with colorful tiles, Arabic script and elaborate carvings
The Saadian Tombs in Marrakech are a complex of ancient royal tombs of former Moroccan dynastic leaders.
The Saadian tombs (Tombeaux Saadiens) in the kasbah of Marrakech were rediscovered in 1917, having been sealed off for centuries. They were constructed by the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578–1603) as a burial ground for himself and his descendants, and were reached by a door in the neighbouring El-Mansour mosque. Two hundred members of the Saadian dynasty are thought to be buried here. Tombeaux Saadiens, Rue de La Kasbah, Marrakech, Morocco http://www.tombeaux-saadiens.com Music by Tracing Arcs: https://sites.google.com/site/tracing... Marrakech playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... *****
MARRAKECH, the Saadian Tombs (MOROCCO): Let's go visit the magnificent Saadian tombs in Marrakech which date back from the time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). The tombs have, because of the beauty of their decoration, been a major attraction for visitors of Marrakech. The mausoleum comprises the interments of about sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty... Enjoy!! Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com
The Saadian Tombs are the burial ground for 66 of the Saadians, including Al-Mansour, his successors and their closest family members. The Saadians were an Arabian dynasty that ruled much of southern Morocco in the 16th and 17th centuries, often successfully waging war against Portuguese invaders. Marrakech was their capital. Sultan Ahmed al-Mansour created these tombs for himself, his family and ancestors. In total nearly 200 Saadians are buried here, most in the yard and the most important in the lavishly decorated halls. The tombs were sealed and only rediscovered in 1917 so their original splendour is still intact and the intricate detail is pretty breathtaking.
We decided to learn a little more about Marrakech's history, so booked a tour and took a visit to the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, the Kasbah, the Bahia Palace and the Musee Tiskiwin. If you're looking to cover a lot of ground in a short time, I'd definitely recommend checking out one of the tours (our hotel arranged ours, so I'm sure you hotel/riad can give some recommendations also!). We saw so much of Marrakech, and learnt so much! Check out the other videos from my trip to Morocco below: WELCOME TO MEDINA GARDENS: https://youtu.be/1mYF0KjOx9w THE SOUKS + JEMAA EL-FNAA: https://youtu.be/57caruHNCjU MAJORELLE/YVES SAINT LAURENT GARDENS: https://youtu.be/aF8eTe7c6-M ***SOCIAL MEDIA*** Instagram/Twitter: @UberDanYT Snapchat: DGALLA999
The Saadian tombs and mausoleum in Marrakech, Morocco
Almohad dynasty ruled the region from the mid-sixteenth to the late seventeenth century and the tombs date back to this period, the earliest thought to have been established in 1557. Four sultans as well as 62 of their relatives , wives, secondary wives and children rest in the Saadian tombs. The Tombs are located next the kasabh mosque in Marrakesh.
For some reason, I deleted most of my video clips before realizing that I haven't backed them up yet. This was all that was left
Hi everyone, sharing video of my trip to Marrakech. You will find in this video Saadian Tombs, El Badi Palace and Jemaa el-Fnaa. If you want to see more pics, you can find me: Instagram: nawaxiuke Twitter: nawaxiuke Blog: http://nawaxiuke.blogspot.co.uk .
We visit Palais de la Bahia, Palais el Badi and the Saadian Tombs in Marrakech!
Marrakech Saadian Tombs dating back to Sultan Ahmad al Mansur (1578-1603). Tombs beauty decor, are an attraction for visitors of Marrakech. The monuments are made of Carrara marble. Saadian Tombs din Marrakech datează din vremea sultanului Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). Mormintele pentru frumusețea decor lor, sunt un punct de atractie pentru vizitatorii din Marrakech. Monumentele sunt realizate din marmura de Carrara.