Museum Berbers
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Museum of Berber (Amazigh) - is one of the cultural attractions of Agadir. It is located in the coastal part of the city, in a small two-story building on the street Passage Aït Souss between Boulevard Hassan II and Avenue Mohammed V. It houses the collection of Berber objects XVIII - XIX Art. 50m from the museum is the city beach.

The Berbers, who identified themselves as Amazigh, which means "free men" were the original inhabitants of North Africa. Their culture and language had not only African, but also the Mediterranean influence. History, myths and legends Amazigh traced for over 9 thousand. Years.

The grand opening of the museum heritage of Amazigh held in February 2000. And all this thanks to the initiative of French volunteers and the city government, which is trying all sorts of ways to preserve the culture of the Berbers.

Berber Museum in Agadir consists of three halls .  The first room houses the collection, which includes materials and products of local manufacture .  Here, visitors have the opportunity to see the carpets, a variety of pottery: cooking utensils, building materials and more .  The second room is devoted to the subjects, demonstrating the skills and knowledge of the Berbers .  This room contains weapons, traditional clothes, musical instruments, protective talisman, ancient manuscripts and various handicrafts collected from all over the southern part of the state .  The third hall is especially lovers of skilled manufacturing, because it is entirely devoted to the amazing precious and semi precious jewelry that there are about 200 units - a beautiful bracelet, elegant brooches, earrings and necklaces amazing .  The main decoration of the hall, which also is the symbol of the museum, is a luxurious necklace Weight . 

On the ground floor of the Museum of Berber, a small gallery can be seen pictures painted by local artists. They depict mainly men and women in traditional costumes Amazigh.

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