Tamdoult
Tamdoult | |
|---|---|
Site of medieval town | |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Guelmim-Esmara |
| Province | Tata |
| Foundation date | 9th-century |
| Founded by | Idrisid dynasty |
Tamdoult (also Tamedoult, Tamdlt; Arabic: تامدولت ) was a medieval city located near the Draa river south-east of Akka, Morocco. It was an important and flourishing stop in the Trans-Saharan trade route, linking Nul (Asrir) and Ouadane to Sijilmasa, Massa and N'fis. The city was founded in the 9th century by one of Idriss II, founder of the Idrisid dynasty, sons who had been given a principality in the Sous to reign over the Lamta tribe.[1][2]
The city and its fortress were allegedly destroyed in the 14th century by a Marinid King. Today, the shrine of Sidi Mohamed ben Abdallah Ichanaoui is the only surviving structure in the ruins site.
See also
References
- ^ oasis-akka.com. "Les ruines de Tamdoult". Retrieved 9 October 2012.[dead link]
- ^ McDougall, James; Scheele, Judith (2012). Saharan Frontiers:Space and Mobility in Northwest Africa (1st ed.). Indiana University Press. p. 216. Retrieved 9 October 2012.