A brick building from the late Abbasid era near Bab al-Mu’adham; some scholars think it was the Sharabiya madrasa rather than a palace.
It is known for its iwan, brick ornament and muqarnas, and now hosts exhibitions and cultural events.
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The Abbasid Palace
القصر العباسي
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