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Bey's Palace () or Ahmad Bey Palace () is a historic palace in
Constantine, Algeria Constantine (), also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed "Constantina" in honour of Emperor Constantine the Great. Located somewh ...
. The palace was one of the main sights during the selection of Constantine as
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in 2015.


History

The palace was commissioned during the rule of
Ahmed Bey ben Mohamed Chérif Ahmed Bey ben Mohamed Sherif, also known as Ahmed Bey or Hadj Ahmed Bey () (c. 1784 – c. 1850) was the last ''bey'' of Constantine, Algeria, Constantine in the Regency of Algiers, ruling from 1826 to 1848. He was the successor of Mohamed Menamen ...
. Groundbreaking was in 1825, and completion was in 1835, two years before the fall of Constantine into the French occupation. Ahmad Bay summoned a
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engineer Chiavino, and two well known artists Al-Jabari and Al-Khatabi for the architectural design. When the inauguration commenced in 1835–36, Ahmed Bey inhabited the palace as he became the ruler. Ahmed's enjoyment of this wonderful place was short-lived. Two years after he moved in, the French chased him out and turned the palace into their headquarters and with independence the Algerian military moved in and set up camp.


Building description

The palace consists of three suites and a garden where orange trees and palm trees are planted. The suites are connected to the hallway, which has arcs supported by 266 columns made of marbles. There are also three courtyards and two fountains made of marble. The ceilings are tiled with marble as well. There are 540 doors made of cedar woods, inscribed and engraved with different sculptures and decorations.. ''El Masser''. Retrieved January 10, 2018. More than 2,000 square meters of palace walls were decorated with paintings depicting Ahmed Bey's travels to
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,
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and Algeria, as well as 15 months of travel to
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,
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and
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in 1818 and 1819 in addition to other travels before and after his reign as Bey of Constantine."Algeria Palace reminder of the last Ottoman ruler in Constantine" From ''
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'' https://www.dailysabah.com/history/2015/12/19/algeria-palace-reminder-of-the-last-ottoman-ruler-in-constantine Retrieved 9 January 2018


Gallery

Palais du bey.JPG, Hallway File:Haramlek.jpg, Courtyard


See also

*
Palace of the Dey A palace is a large residence, often serving as a royal residence or the home for a head of state or another high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome whi ...
in
Algiers Algiers is the capital city of Algeria as well as the capital of the Algiers Province; it extends over many Communes of Algeria, communes without having its own separate governing body. With 2,988,145 residents in 2008Census 14 April 2008: Offi ...
* Bey's Palace in
Oran Oran () is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, Algiers, because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural importance. It is w ...


References

{{reflist 1835 establishments in Africa Buildings and structures completed in 1835 Palaces in Algeria Landmarks in Algeria Buildings and structures in Constantine Province Ottoman architecture in Algeria