Section of Palace Facade
The façade formed one-third of a formal entrance to the king’s palace. Because this entryway faced the street and would be seen by many people, the king would have wanted an elaborate design that would reflect his status and power. The woodworkers filled every available space with different shapes and patterns, leaving no area of the surface untouched. They probably followed the Muslim belief that no human or animal forms should be used. Instead, they used geometric and organic, or natural, forms.