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The image depicts a grand, weathered entrance gateway to an educational institution in Fez, Morocco, identified by signage as Al-Qarawiyyin University and Al-Qarawiyyin Preparatory High School. The central feature is a tall, dark brown, double-leaf wooden door, heavily studded with square rivets, set within a prominent horseshoe arch. This arch is bordered by a scalloped, relief-carved stone trim. Flanking the arch are vertical panels of intricate geometric tilework (zellij) in shades of green, blue, and white, embedded within the light-brown, textured plaster facade. Above the arch, a red rectangular banner with white Arabic script and the Moroccan coat of arms explicitly states "ثانوية القرويين التأهيلية" (Al-Qarawiyyin Preparatory High School). Directly above this banner, a horizontal white tile panel features "جامعة القرويين" (Al-Qarawiyyin University) inscribed in blue Arabic script. The upper portion of the gateway is crowned with a crenellated parapet, visible against a partially cloudy blue sky. To the left of the arch, a black metal bracket extends from the wall, supporting a dark object resembling a security camera or light fixture. The lower section of the facade displays significant weathering and staining. The ground in front of the gateway is paved with grey rectangular interlocking pavers, featuring a curved border composed of red and grey pavers. Small patches of green vegetation are visible growing in the cracks of the pavement near the base of the wall. No individuals or vehicles are present in the scene.
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