Sahrij Madrasa (Fes)

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Sahrij Madrasa in Fes is a 14th-century Islamic college renowned for its intricate Marinid architecture, ornate stucco and woodwork, and central courtyard with a large reflecting pool.

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Sahrij Madrasa (Fes) canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Islamic educational institution
historic building
madrasa
architecturalStyle Islamic architecture
Marinid architecture
country Morocco
foundedBy Abu Sa'id Uthman II NERFINISHED
foundedByDynasty Marinid dynasty NERFINISHED
hasArchitecturalElement calligraphic friezes
carved woodwork
central courtyard
courtyard arcades
large reflecting pool
mihrab
ornate entrance portal
stucco decoration
student cells
upper-floor galleries
wooden mashrabiya screens
zellij tilework
hasFunction Qur’anic studies
religious education
student lodging
hasMaterial brick
carved cedar wood
ceramic tiles
plaster
hasPart Sahrij courtyard NERFINISHED
heritageDesignation part of Medina of Fez UNESCO World Heritage Site
inception 14th century
c. 1321
locatedIn Fes NERFINISHED
Fes el Bali NERFINISHED
Medina of Fes NERFINISHED
locatedInContinent Africa
locatedInCountry Morocco NERFINISHED
locatedInRegion Fès-Meknès NERFINISHED
namedAfter sahrij (Arabic word for basin or pool)
nearby Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque NERFINISHED
Nejjarine quarter in Fes medina NERFINISHED
notableFor example of Marinid madrasas in Fes
highly decorated façades
intricate stucco decoration
large reflecting pool in courtyard
ornate wood carving
openToPublic yes
partOf historic madrasas of Fes
period Marinid period
religion Islam

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Marinid dynasty constructed Sahrij Madrasa (Fes)
Marinid architecture notableExample Sahrij Madrasa (Fes)