More recently, scenes from the cult series “Game of Thrones” were shot at Ait-Ben-Haddou, with the site standing in for the fictional Yellow City of Yunkai which is conquered by Daenerys Targaryen, a key character in the “GOT” universe.
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Arab world does not want its own Game of Thrones, says Starz Play CEO
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‘Now our watch is ended’: History-making Game of Thrones wraps
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The new president of the European Commission will be nominated by the leaders of the 28 EU member states, after at least two summits
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A Game of Thrones blooper provided Starbucks with a $2.3bn Winterfell windfall, demonstrating a valuable lesson in the power of agile marketing, writes Zaib Shadani, managing director of Shadani Consulting
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Middle East Film & Comic Con opens in Dubai
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Here is a list of the winners in key categories for the 70th Emmy Awards, which were handed out in Los Angeles.
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‘Game of Thrones’ wins coveted best drama series at the Emmys
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Rose Leslie wore the Lebanese designer’s creation as she tied the knot to co-star Kit Harington