Stock Photo: Calligraphy and Mosaic Detail, Ben Youssef Medersa, Marrakesh, Morocco

Image Details

Photo ID: 1260
Title: Calligraphy and Mosaic Detail, Ben Youssef Medersa, Marrakesh, Morocco
Caption: Carved stucco, Arabic calligraphy and mosaic tile decorates the wall around the central courtyard. Originally founded in the 14th century, the Ben Youssef Medersa was rebuilt by the Saadian Sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib in 1565. Beautifully decorated with Islamic designs and calligraphy, it is the largest madrassa (religious school) in Morocco.
Credit: Holly Hayes
Date Created: April 10, 2007
Date Added: November 13, 2009
Last Updated: March 6, 2024
Coordinates: 31.6320400° N, 7.9864440° W
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO: 100
File Size: 4.99 MB
Full Resolution: 3456 x 2304 pixels