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Moroccan architecture is a term describing Moroccan architectural style. Morocco is in Northern-Africa bordering the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The country’s diverse geography and the land’s long history of being fought over by many countries are the major reasons why the country has developed its own distinctively charming architectural styles. Its unique architecture reflects the country’s rich cultural and historical identity and heritage. == History == Morocco’s first independent state called the Berber kingdom of Mauretania was ruled by the Berbers clan. It was first documented during 110 BC. During the time of the Berbers, the country has been through several sieges by a number of invaders. Nevertheless, the Berbers ritual and beliefs still remained and became the country’s cultural heritage including its antique architecture. The Berbers are known for their use of earth or mud brick called pisé (French). Many of the massive pisé buildings had defensive functions as main trading posts and ports or guard walls against pirates and rivals. This ancient building method prevails in all sizes of buildings. Since pisé is a water- permeable material, the foundation is required to be rebuilt regularly; however, the repeating use of forms, materials and patterns resulted as Morocco’s distinctive architecture. Moreover, Moroccan traditional architecture also gained influences from neighboring countries and intruders. 〔Ypma, H. (2010). Morocco modern. New York, N.Y.: Thames & Hudson. 〕 〔Sharing sense: Or, how ethics might be the subject matter of architectural aesthetics | Leatherbarrow | ArchitecturePhilosophy. (n.d.). Retrieved October 9, 2015.〕 〔Bing, A. (2010, August 20). Moroccan architecture - Lonely Planet. Retrieved October 9, 2015.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Moroccan architecture」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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