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Carved architectural panel
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LEVEL 6

Umayyad dynasty, Spain, Cordoba, Madinat al-Zahra (?)
900–1000
Marble
Louvre Abu Dhabi

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Did you know…?

Piece of a Palace This small panel was probably part of the grand palace in the city of Madinat al-Zahra.

Symmetrical Design Note the perfect symmetry of the decorations on the slender tree trunk and the interlaced branches and leaves mirroring each other on either side.

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Here’s the Star of Dots.

Thank you, king of animals.

Thanks to you two,

I’ve regained my place

as the king of animals!

But we’re not done:

all the Stars have yet

to be retrieved.

If not, the Dome will fall into a deep sleep.

May you find strength and courage!