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Ouarzazate's Taourirt Kasbah....
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Uploaded: 11/20/08 11:06 PM GMT
Ouarzazate's Taourirt Kasbah....
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...the former el Glaoui palace built in the 19th century. The el Glaoui clan controlled one of the major southern caravan routes to West Africa and were given extensive power by the French during colonial rule in exchange for keeping the southern tribes subdued. Although located at a strategic junction of the caravan routes, the kasbah was never actually resided in by the el Glaoui chiefs. Housed here would have been the second tier of command, such as the dynasty's sons and cousins and their extended -- numbering in the hundreds -- entourages of servants, builders, and craftsmen. The palace has close to 300 rooms and within the kasbah were more than 20 riads
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.Genver
11/20/08 11:32 PM GMT
It is a very good picture of the palace,the clarity is very good as well as the sky.
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Patti a very good historical image. The color, detail and composition are wonderful. Thanks so much for the information also. Excellent image and narration. =^..^=sandi
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They look like sand castles Patti. The sky looks good with the patches of blue among the clouds. I don't think the curb is needed. It is kinda distracting.
Must have been a wonderful place to visit.
Tick
Must have been a wonderful place to visit.
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows.
Anyone who does not like clouds, does not like to dream.
The Ghost
Amazing how they built these back in the day!! Such craftsmanship!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
This looks like a Hollywood Movie Set.
Sure you didn't come to California ?
Home Sweet Home For Someone I Guess.
Thanks for sharing something I will probably never see in my lifetime.
E J
Sure you didn't come to California ?
Home Sweet Home For Someone I Guess.
Thanks for sharing something I will probably never see in my lifetime.
E J
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By.
Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
Ok...I'll admit I do know the word kasbah..lol..This looks almost like its made of sand! Wowwie! Gorgeous shot Patti!
Joanie
Joanie
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Love and live.
Sure is good to have you back Patti...I've been waiting in anticipation for your images and you did not disappoint. Beautiful image and it looks great on my DT.
Paul
Paul
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Such a beautiful sight Patti. Such great history there is in this capture and thanks for the information & such a beautiful sky.
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Snow Storms finally stopped and we got 8 inches, pooh.
Amazing work they did with so few tools!....just like 'my' Romans!...
Love the detail and comp!..
Love the detail and comp!..
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OwdBob'sGallery
When I look at the pictures you are presenting of this vacation, I am reminded how much of the "past" is also the "present" and will be the same in "future" in that part of the world. Unfortuately, in our part of the world, we tear down our past to make room for another drug store or "neighborhood" bank or mega mall. Isn't progress nice?
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Very beautiful image with great composition and colors! Must be amazing to see that with your own eyes.
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I agree with Tick. The DO look like sand castles. Very nice picture of the historical place...great sky, too.
Jimbob
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GO BUCKS! BEAT MEATCHICKEN. (YOU KN0W...THE STATE NORTH OF OHIO.)
Brilliant capture and narrative.
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Frank Scully
Rock the kasbah, rock the kasbah. :) Very nice capture there my dear. Do they have the camels there ??
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i like this alot, its interesting to see the construction close up, i agree they kinda look like sandcastles or something.
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