Harem

=Harem=

A harem is the enclosed quarters for women, usually found in their household. This area was off-limits to men. This, along with the veil, was a symbol of the suppression and seclusion of women during the Abbasid era. The harem was originally created by the Abbasid court, in which they confined the emperors wives and concubines to secluded areas in the palace.

Created by Stacy Fairey 10.21.08