Court of the Lions
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Key Facts
Welcome to the Lion Palace!
Imagine a super special palace in Spain called the Court of the Lions. It's inside a big old castle called the Alhambra. This palace was built a super long time ago, between 1362 and 1391. That's older than your grandparents' grandparents! It's so amazing that it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which means it's super important to protect.
The Fountain with 12 Lion Friends
The coolest part is the courtyard! In the middle, there's a beautiful marble fountain. But guess what? It's held up by twelve stone lions! They look like they're roaring, but they're made of rock. Water flows from this fountain and travels through little channels to other fountains in the rooms around it. It's like a water playground!
Amazing Decorations and Water Tricks
The rooms around the courtyard are decorated with incredible patterns and shapes, especially the ceilings. They look like honeycomb or stars! Water was a big deal here. It didn't just come out of the fountain; it flowed through channels to make the palace cool and pretty. It's like a water puzzle that makes the palace beautiful.
A Palace Fit for a King!
This palace was built for a king, a sultan named Muhammad V. He wanted a place that was super fancy and showed off how great his kingdom was. It's one of the most famous buildings in Islamic architecture, meaning it's a super important example of how people built amazing things a long, long time ago.
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