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Ahmed Bey Palace, Ottoman palace in Constantine, Algeria

The palace structure contains three connected suites supported by 266 marble columns and features three courtyards with two marble fountains.

Constructed between 1826 and 1835 under Ahmed Bey's rule, the palace became French military headquarters in 1837 following his displacement.

The palace walls display over 2,000 square meters of paintings depicting Ahmed Bey's travels through Alexandria, Tripoli, and Istanbul.

The palace contains 540 cedar wood doors with detailed inscriptions and engravings that demonstrate the architectural techniques of the period.

Genovese engineer Chiavino collaborated with artists Al-Jabari and Al-Khatabi to create this Islamic architecture with Art Deco elements.

Location: Constantine

Inception: 1835

GPS coordinates: 36.36765,6.61120

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28

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