Bordj El Berod is a ruined watchtower located somewhat south of the mouth of Oued Ksob near Essaouira, Morocco. This structure is located on a broad sandy beach directly across from Phoenician ruins at the southeast tip of the main islet of Iles Purpuraires. (Hogan, 2007) This beach is likely the one referred to in Herodotus' account of the Phoenicians' trading with the indigenous peoples of this part of western Morocco. About one kilometre inland is the village of Diabat.

[edit] In popular culture

The locals tell that the ruin inspired the title of the Jimi Hendrix song "Castles Made of Sand" on The Jimi Hendrix Experience album Axis: Bold As Love.

[edit] References

• C.Michael Hogan, Mogador: promontory fort, The Megalithic Portal, ed. Andy Burnham, Nov. 2, 2007
• Herodotus (circa 425-450 BC) Histories, vol iv, 196

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