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How climate influenced temple, mosque and church architecture
Domes, usually linked to Islamic architecture, actually predate Islam. The first such structure was established in ...
Daily Sabah5d
Renovation proceeds on specific parts of historic Selimiye Mosque
Restoration work is ongoing at the muezzin mahfil of Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece of Turkish-Islamic architecture and home ...
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Most majestic ceiling architecture from Indian royal palaces
It features Indo-Saracenic architecture— a blend of Islamic domes and Hindu temples with a hint of European styles from Italian renaissance to Victorian gothic. The ceiling of the durbar hall ...
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Architectural Crossroads: Turkish influences on Indian design
The iconic dome, symbolising the heavens, became a hallmark of Islamic architecture in India. Structures like the Alai Darwaza in Delhi’s Qutub Minar complex exemplify this influence with their ...
Tehran Times24d
Japan’s ambassador visits UNESCO-registered Dome of Soltanieh
The very imposing dome stands about 50 meters tall from its base. According to UNESCO, the Mausoleum of Oljaitu is an essential link and key monument in the development of Islamic architecture in ...