We visited the Summer Palace of the last Emir, Alim Khan who was coronated in 1910. The exterior was build by a Russian architect, while the inside was finished by local artisans.
The main Reception Room is all white alabaster.
The other rooms are all done in colourful glazed mosaics
What would a Summer Palace be without peacocks
The highlight of the Palace was the harem, where the Emir kept anywhere from 40-100 concubines, aged 14- 25. Rumour has it that he would sit on an covered elevated pavilion overlooking the pool and would toss an apple. Whoever caught the apple was the “chosen one”
Steve trying his luck with the apple toss......
Having a little dress up fun!
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