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Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)
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Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)

缔头万城

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World Heritage record

Tétouan was of particular importance in the Islamic period, from the 8th century onwards, since it served as the main point of contact between Morocco and Andalusia. After the Reconquest, the town was rebuilt by Andalusian refugees who had been expelled by the Spanish. This is well illustrated by its art and architecture, which reveal clear Andalusian influence. Although one of the smallest of the Moroccan medinas, Tétouan is unquestionably the most complete and it has been largely untouched by subsequent outside influences.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ3847588

Inception1305

Area6.5 ha

Administrative areaQ185157

WikipediaMedina of Tétouan

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(ii)An important interchange of human values in architecture, technology, arts, town planning or landscape design.
(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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Cultural archive

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Brief synthesis The Medina of Tétouan developed on the steep slopes of the Jebel Dersa.

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