Sujet
The granary (agadir) of Tasginnt, one of the oldest for the Idouska tribe
Légende
The granary (agadir) of Tasginnt, one of the oldest for the Idouska tribe, In Moroccan societies the agadir was considered a sacred institution whereby the local community reaffirmed their connections with the regional saints in the form of offerings. Agadirs were built as fortresses with narrow streets controlled by doors with multiple locks. Morocco. Islamic, Idouska Oufella Tribe. dates from the 17th C AD. Ait Abdellah region, Anti Atlas.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive
Date
09 sept. 2010
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A33_388
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
36,3Mo (1,7Mo) / 35,0cm x 26,0cm / 4134 x 3066 (300dpi)