Portuguese Cistern (Mazagan)

The Portuguese Cistern is an ancient cistern that lies beneath Portuguese city of Mazagan (El Jadida), Morocco. It is a classified cultural heritage monument in Morocco. [1]

Portuguese cistern (Mazagan)
Portuguese Cistern in El Jadida
LocationEl Jadida

History

The cistern was built by the Portuguese inside the Fortress of Mazagan. It dates back to 1514 after replacing a former warehouse or armory. [2]

Architecture

The cistern is known for its thin layer of water covering the floor with reflections from the light of the roof. Its chamber measures 34 meters by 34 meters and was constructed with five rows of five stone pillars.

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See also

References
  1. France, PASS Technologie, 26, rue Louis Braille, 75012 Paris. "Citerne portugaise". idpc.ma (in French). Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  2. Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2019-11-20.

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