Stucco plaque, Kasbah Taourirt, Morocco
Stucco decoration inscribed with name of Allah in Arabic, Kasbah Taourirt, Ouarzazate province, Morocco. This stucco plaque is on the balcony of a Glaoua family apartment within the kasbah. In the 19th century this earthen fortified city was the largest residence of Thami el Glaoui, Pasha of Marrakech, and housed the second tier of the Glaoua family command, including sons, servants and craftsmen. It is situated on an ancient caravan route from the Sahara to Marrakech. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
13447070
Media ID
45151966
Size
3744px x 3744px
(5.2MB)
Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
