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Hassan Tower- the minaret of the unfinished Almohad Grand Mosque, started in 1195 and never finished (most of the archers and pillars fell down during the great earthquake of 1755). Inside the tower, a wide ramp (instead of stairs) allowed the caliph to ascend the tower on horseback to call his army to Friday prayers.

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IMG_8167.JPG - Hassan Tower- the minaret of the unfinished Almohad Grand Mosque, started in 1195 and never finished (most of the archers and pillars fell down during the great earthquake of 1755). Inside the tower, a wide ramp (instead of stairs) allowed the caliph to ascend the tower on horseback to call his army to Friday prayers.

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Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi | Date: 11/26/13 2:46 PM | Resolution: 2816 x 1880 | ISO: 100 | Exp. Time: 1/400s | Aperture: 8.0 | Focal Length: 45.0mm (~73.0mm)
Total images: 20 | (cc)