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Zellij in Mexuar

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This style of mosaic tilework is called zellij.
Charles V was not only King of Spain, but also
Holy Roman Emperor, Archduke of Austria, and Lord of the Netherlands.
Maybe I missed some titles.
Anyway, the double-headed eagle represents the Holy Roman Empire.