THE REMARKS
The wall faces the port and bay of Tangier. Pierced by several massive gates, it protected the city from invasion.
The northern rampart of the kasbah runs alongside the Sultan's Garden, laid out during the reign of Moulay Hassan in the 19th century. It has watched over the destiny of the medina for many centuries, as enemies arrived by sea. It appears to be partly based on the enclosure of the ancient Roman Tingis. In places, large sandstone blocks can be seen, which may date back to the Umayyad period. The current version dates back to Moulay Ismaïl, who equipped it with a path, staircases and battlements, after recapturing the town from the English following a four-year siege. Today, the rampart is supported by two arches, one of which is part of a palace with a beautiful facade, and the other by the rough-cast concrete Restaurant du Détroit, which stands in stark contrast to the rest.
The south-western rampart was built much earlier and seems to date from the Portuguese period, and therefore from the 15th century.
The southeast wall, between Borj Naam and Borj Amar, is much more modern. It separates the kasbah from the medina. At the time, the rampart seemed far removed from the old town, but today it is completely integrated into the medina's buildings.
The eastern rampart, which runs from Bab el-Assa to the Pacha Ali dungeon and also dates back to the Portuguese occupation, is completely hidden by today's buildings. On closer inspection, however, you'll notice that it's still in perfect condition, with its parapet walk and most of its battlements, some of which have loopholes.
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