Bab Dekkakin (Gate of the Benches), Fes
Bab Dekkakin, or Dekakin Gate, is one of the many gates inside Fes. Bab Dekkakin or Bab Dekakene is a fortified and ceremonial gate situated between the Old Mechouar (or Vieux Méchouar) and the New Mechouar (or Nouveau Méchouar) on the northern edge of Fes el-Jdid.
The gate's original name was as Bab es-Sebaa ("Gate of the Lion"), probably in reference to a carved image or motif of a lion that has since disappeared. Originally, the name "Bab Dekkakin" was actually the name of what is now the gate to the Royal Palace itself, which was formerly the main entrance to the city (originally called Bab el-Oued or Bab el-Qantara) before the palace expanded to this point.
The old, historical construction offers three arches, as well as two neighboring towers.
The gate's original name was as Bab es-Sebaa ("Gate of the Lion"), probably in reference to a carved image or motif of a lion that has since disappeared. Originally, the name "Bab Dekkakin" was actually the name of what is now the gate to the Royal Palace itself, which was formerly the main entrance to the city (originally called Bab el-Oued or Bab el-Qantara) before the palace expanded to this point.
The old, historical construction offers three arches, as well as two neighboring towers.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Sight Name: Bab Dekkakin (Gate of the Benches)
Sight Location: Fes, Morocco (See walking tours in Fes)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Fes, Morocco (See walking tours in Fes)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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