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The amazing ancient city of Schella is one of the most important sights of Rabat . The ruins of the ancient city are often visited by tourists who are passionate about history and romanticism. Graceful gates, beautiful landscapes and amazing facts are what attracts guests of Rabat so much. Tour of it - one of the exciting entertainment in the city. Let's get acquainted with this interesting sight of Morocco .
Historical facts
The ruins of Schell in Rabat appeared around the ninth century. Then it was a beautiful city, which was inhabited mainly by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians. Because of the numerous military actions, it turned into a ghost town, whose population was practically destroyed. In the 12th century, the ruins of Schella were used as a necropolis of the Almohad dynasty. In the 14th century, Sultan Abu El Ghassan ordered the building of several monuments in Shella, and surrounded the territory of the former city with a high wall with a bra. The city was a "forgotten God" place until the 15th century, but then it began to be restored and populated. It included mosques, a school, dormitories and even the tombs of the Dynasty. In 1755, the city was again and already completely destroyed by the powerful Lisbon earthquake.
Shelah these days
Necropolis of Schell today is the brightest sight not only of Rabat, but of all Morocco . In this ancient city you can visit the walls of the majestic mosque, which is almost in the center of the ruins. To the right of it are located the ruins of the tomb of Abu Yusuf Yakub (sultan of the dynasty of the Marinids) and his beloved wife Oum al-Izz. There are still several tombs in Schella, in which the remains of successive sultans of the dynasty rest. Virtually untouched by the destructive element was the mausoleum of Abu Al-Hasan. It is located opposite the mosque.
Flocks of storks nest on the ancient ruins of Schella in Rabat. Their nests you can see on the columns and high walls of the city. This surprising fact attracts many scientists who are monitoring the life of birds.
Tourist information
You can visit the necropolis of Schell in Rabat any day of the week from 9.00 to 17.30. The entrance fee is 3.5 dollars. At the entrance to the ancient city you can hire yourself a guide, the cost of such a service is $ 1.5. The bus No. 10,13, 118 will take you to the necropolis. The nearest bus stop is called Avenue Moulay Hassan, but you will have to walk about 1 km from it. If you want to get to Shella by car, then you should choose a highway called R401.
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