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[The Sidi Frej maristan at Fez].

A Chakib1, O Battas, D Moussaoui

  • 1Hôpital Ibn Rochd, Casablanca.

Histoire Des Sciences Medicales
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

The historic Sidi Frej maristane in Fez, Morocco, built in 1286, served as a model for other institutions and declined with the Mérinide dynasty. It later became a madhouse before its 1943 destruction.

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Area of Science:

  • History of Medicine
  • Architectural History

Context:

  • The Sidi Frej maristane (hospital) in Fez, Morocco, was a significant Mérinide dynasty institution.
  • Its construction in approximately 1286 by Sultan Abou Youssouf Yacoub reflected Spanish architectural influences.
  • The maristane served as a model for similar institutions in Morocco and Spain.

Purpose:

  • To document the historical significance and architectural influence of the Sidi Frej maristane.
  • To trace the decline of the maristane in correlation with the Mérinide dynasty's fate.
  • To outline the transformation of the maristane from a hospital to a madhouse and its eventual destruction.

Summary:

  • Built by Sultan Abou Youssouf Yacoub around 1286, the Sidi Frej maristane was a prominent Mérinide dynasty establishment.
  • Its architectural design influenced other maristanes in Morocco and Spain.
  • By the 15th century, financial pressures led to the maristane's properties being sold, and it was repurposed as a madhouse.
  • The original building was destroyed by fire in 1943, with patients relocated to a new facility.

Impact:

  • The study highlights the intertwined history of the maristane with the Mérinide dynasty's rise and fall.
  • It underscores the architectural legacy of the Sidi Frej maristane.
  • The transformation and eventual destruction of the maristane reflect broader historical changes in healthcare and urban development.

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