Each side had a different design for the windows!
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Prior to modern invention (loud speakers), a man had to walk along the ramp leading towards the top of the tower to shout out the prayer reminder from the top - this happened 5 times a day!
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There were 5 doors into the Mosque, with the one towards the nearest left side, reserved for women, the rest were for the men only.
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We visited one of the famous palaces within the medina. The design was amazing. We noted that "no animals" were set within the design, only shapes!
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The palace was the location of many tombs, one for the boys, one for the females and the other for the king and worthy servants.
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View the amazing architectural design!
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Amazing stuff!
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Another close-up!! Amazing stuff!
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More tombs.
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We also visited the Palais El-Bahia.
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Another Royal palace, but build within the late 19th century, so quite modern compared to the other palaces.
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Again the design on each pillar was superb!
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Another photo of one of the main archways.
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I think this read "Allāh, al Waţan, al Malik" ("for God, for Country, for King").
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The ceilings were breath-taking! Very colourful!
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View of the mosaic floor tiles.
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Another photo of the the ceiling of another room!
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...and another.
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