Msoura
Encyclopedia
Msoura is the site of a stone circle
of northern Morocco
. It is located 25 kilometres south of Asilah
and consists of 167 monolith
s surrounding a tumulus
of almost 55 metres of diameter. One of the monoliths, known as El Uted (the pointer) measures more than 5 m.
Legend claims it is the tomb of the giant Antaeus
.
Recently connected (2009) by a new tarmac road to the coastal town of Asilah, but in Summer 2011, the road was in pretty bad shape and shouldn't be attempted in wet weather.
35.404°N 5.944°W
Until better rural road mapping is available, this OpenStreetMaps link shows roads connecting Asilah and Msoura based on actual GPS tracks.
Stone circle
A stone circle is a monument of standing stones arranged in a circle. Such monuments have been constructed across the world throughout history for many different reasons....
of northern Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
. It is located 25 kilometres south of Asilah
Asilah
Asilah or Arzila is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco, about 31 km from Tangier. Its ramparts and gateworks remain fully intact...
and consists of 167 monolith
Monolith
A monolith is a geological feature such as a mountain, consisting of a single massive stone or rock, or a single piece of rock placed as, or within, a monument...
s surrounding a tumulus
Tumulus
A tumulus is a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves. Tumuli are also known as barrows, burial mounds, Hügelgrab or kurgans, and can be found throughout much of the world. A tumulus composed largely or entirely of stones is usually referred to as a cairn...
of almost 55 metres of diameter. One of the monoliths, known as El Uted (the pointer) measures more than 5 m.
Legend claims it is the tomb of the giant Antaeus
Antaeus
Antaeus in Greek and Berber mythology was a half-giant, the son of Poseidon and Gaia, whose wife was Tinjis. Antaeus had a daughter named Alceis or Barce.-Mythology:...
.
Recently connected (2009) by a new tarmac road to the coastal town of Asilah, but in Summer 2011, the road was in pretty bad shape and shouldn't be attempted in wet weather.
External links
35.404°N 5.944°W
Until better rural road mapping is available, this OpenStreetMaps link shows roads connecting Asilah and Msoura based on actual GPS tracks.