Thurban Palace is a historical palace located in an-Namas Governorate in Aseer Province, southwestern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of six heritage palaces in the historical district of an-Namas, built approximately two hundred years ago.
Specifications of Thurban Palace
It consists of a main building with five floors, four external annexes, and two courtyards, in addition to a mosque in the palace's outer courtyard. The palace also includes a garden with a well of fresh water from which the palace's residents and visitors can drink.
Architectural arts of Thurban Palace
The architectural design of Thurban Palace reflects the traditional architectural style of Aseer Province in terms of layout and construction pattern. The walls at the base of the palace are more than 120 cm thick, constructed using stones and a treated clay material to bind the stones together. The ceilings are built from juniper wood.
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