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Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum

Coordinates: 31°30′50″N 9°46′17″W / 31.5139°N 9.7714°W / 31.5139; -9.7714
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Phenician plate with red slip, 7th century BCE, excavated in Mogador island, Essaouira. Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum.

The Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah Museum (French: "Musée Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah") is a history museum in the city of Essaouira, Morocco. It was named after the founder of the city, Mohammed ben Abdallah.

It is located in 19th century mansion, Rue Laâlouj, a central street of the city of Essaouira.[1]

The museum displays various historical artifacts, including ancient pottery, coins, jewellery, carpets relevant to the history of Essaouira.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Humphrys, Darren (2010-03-02). Frommer's Morocco. Wiley. ISBN 978-0-470-64582-6.

31°30′50″N 9°46′17″W / 31.5139°N 9.7714°W / 31.5139; -9.7714