Harem

Connected Sites: 10

WHS which include a "Harem" - An area within a building/complex set aside for the female members of the family and forbidden to men. Also known as a "Zenana"

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Connected Sites

Acropolis
Inscribed: 1987
4.26
668
14
"After The Ottoman Conquest, The Parthenon Was Used As The Garrison Headquarters Of The Turkish Army,] And The Erechteum Was Turned Into The Governor's Private Harem
Istanbul
Istanbul
Turkiye
Inscribed: 1985
4.38
665
12
Topkapi Palace
See En.Wikipedia.Org
Fatehpur Sikri
Inscribed: 1986
3.38
249
9
Hampi
Hampi
India
Inscribed: 1986
4.02
84
4
Red Fort
Inscribed: 2007
3.10
317
4
"The Mumtaz Mahal, Or Palace Of Jewels, Is The Former Harem Of The Red Fort Of Delhi.. Today It Is Converted Into The Red Fort Museum Of Archaeology"
Agra Fort
Inscribed: 1983
3.55
337
6
"North Of This Entrance Sits The Fort's Largest Private Residence, The Jahangiri Mahal, Built As A Harem For Jahangir.
Fort and Shalamar Gardens
Inscribed: 1981
2.93
60
3
"The Shish Mahal Or Hall Of Mirrors In The Lahore Fort. The Walls Are Adorned With Intricate Tile Work Inlaid With Mirrors. It Is Part Of The Naulakha Enclosure That Served As A Pivate Quarter Or Harem For Women"
Granada
Granada
Spain
Inscribed: 1984
4.39
564
11
Alhambra - The Royal Complex Includes A Harem Which Is "Elaborately Decorated And Contains The Living Quarters For The Wives And Mistresses Of The Arabic Monarchs." (Wiki)
Itchan Kala
Itchan Kala
Uzbekistan
Inscribed: 1990
3.77
142
5
The Tash Hauli Palace "Built By Allah Kuli Khan (1826-1842). The First Section Of The Palace To Be Built Was The Harem (1830-1832), Home To The Khan (First Room On Left) And His Four Legal Wives In The Five Comfortable Southern Iwans And To Female Relatives."
Imperial Palace
Inscribed: 1987
4.19
481
11