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Fortified Citadels
High walls set at a slightly oblique
angle give the kasbah a perfectly
proportioned outline.
Defensive Walls
The upper parts of the walls are decorated with geometric
patterns, incised motifs and blind arches cut into the pisé. Fortified Granary
The interior of the igherm or agadir
is divided into compartments where
maize, barley, sugar and cooking
vessels are stored.

The Kitchen
Circular loaves of bread,
made by the women,
are baked in a small
igloo-like earth oven.
The kitchen is often dark
and badly ventilated,
and cooking is done
on the earth floor.

Maize drying on
the roof

Painted Ceilings
Ceilings are painted with volutes, rosettes and
interlacing patterns, executed freehand or with a
compass. They are a feature of reception rooms of
kasbahs and wealthy houses.

Wooden
Doors
They can be
opened only
from within.

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