El Badi Palace, Marrakech. 1578. Courtyard

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The Badi Palace ('the Incomparable') was constructed by the Sa'did ruler Ahmad al-Mansur (r. 1578-1603). Made of brick, it was built on a symmetrical plan, consisting of pavilions and 360 rooms arranged around the central courtyard. The central axis of th

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Location: Morocco
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