Fatimid Palace in Cairo
The Fatimid court in Cairo was itself a show of power. The court was located within a ten-gated large well. Inside that, the palace area was cordoned off by chains and protected by a large clear space (which was constantly patrolled by guards).
The palaces themselves were a location of great splendor that was able to boast of artificial trees of precious metals, gilded marble cloisters, and chambers filled with luxurious and delicate rugs and weavings.