Khan Murjan

The Khan Murjan (Arabic: خان مرجان)‎ originally designed as an inn for travelling merchants in Baghdad, and the dwelling place of many university scholars, this was built in the 14th century, and has a central hall more than 45 feet (14 m) high. The crenellated arches of brick and perforated windows make this a fascinating piece of architecture. The building was reputedly in a state of disrepair for over two centuries, with waist-high flood water from the Tigris standing in the famous hallway. By the mid-1980s, the building had been restored and was in use as a restaurant.