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Morocco 2012

Aït Benhaddou is a 'fortified city', or ksar, along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco. It is situated in Souss-Massa-Drâa on a hill along the Ounila River and is known for its kasbahs, although they take damage with each rainstorm. Most of the town's inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the other side of the river; however, ten families still live within the ksar. Aït Benhaddou has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and…

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Guy Says African Architecture Isn't Showcased Compared To European And Asian, Posts 44 Of Its Gorgeous Examples Nubian Houses, Nubian Style, Nubian Art, Moorish Architecture, Stone City, Colour Architecture, Cradle Of Civilization, African Architecture, Vernacular Architecture
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Guy Says African Architecture Isn't Showcased Compared To European And Asian, Posts 44 Of Its Gorgeous Examples

The glories of African architecture are often shamefully overlooked. Sadly, this is a symptom of a larger problem overall, where the rich diversity and culture of the African continent is largely glossed over in international media. Most reporting from the continent focuses only on issues that reinforce negative stereotypes – those of poverty, disease and war.

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Patio de las Doncellas. The name, meaning "The Courtyard of the Maidens", refers to the legend that the Moors demanded 100 virgins every year as tribute from Christian kingdoms in Iberia. Reales Alcázares de Sevilla (Royal Alcazars of Seville), the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. #Spain Moorish Architecture, Magic Places, A Kind Of Magic, Al Andalus, Indian Architecture, Spain And Portugal, Ancient Architecture, Islamic Architecture, Andalusia
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Patio de las Doncellas. The name, meaning "The Courtyard of the Maidens", refers to the legend that the Moors demanded 100 virgins every year as tribute from Christian kingdoms in Iberia. Reales Alcázares de Sevilla (Royal Alcazars of Seville), the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. #Spain

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Desert homes for people that work as servants in the desert castle. Clay Architecture, Valley Of The Wind, African Architecture, Star Wars Set, Star Wars Film, Vernacular Architecture, Tikal, The Phantom Menace, Natural Building
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Gallery of The Architecture of Star Wars - 1

Image 1 of 10 from gallery of The Architecture of Star Wars. 5. ARTISANAL DWELLINGS, TATOOINE. Home to Luke Skywalker, the two-sunned desert planet is known for its charming domed adobe buildings, reminiscent of Berber granaries of Tunisia such as the Ksar Ouled Soltane (pictured)

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