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Islamic Architecture Collection (page 4)

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: An Omani man walks in front of an ornate house in the village of Nakhal, Al-Batinah

An Omani man walks in front of an ornate house in the village of Nakhal, Al-Batinah Region, Oman

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: A mullah walks into a colourful mosque for the call to prayer, Nizwa, Ad Dakhiliyah

A mullah walks into a colourful mosque for the call to prayer, Nizwa, Ad Dakhiliyah Region, Oman

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Al Khor mosque and fort Mirani, Muscat, Oman

Al Khor mosque and fort Mirani, Muscat, Oman

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: A mosque with carpets hanging in the foreground, Nizwa, Oman

A mosque with carpets hanging in the foreground, Nizwa, Oman

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Al Alam Palace decorated with flowers and a picture of Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman

Al Alam Palace decorated with flowers and a picture of Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: White buildings near Sultans Palace in Old Muscat, Oman

White buildings near Sultans Palace in Old Muscat, Oman

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Oman, Muscat, Shati Al-Qurm. The impressive Royal Opera House

Oman, Muscat, Shati Al-Qurm. The impressive Royal Opera House

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: An Omani boy jumps to catch a ball in Bahla Fort, Tanuf, Oman

An Omani boy jumps to catch a ball in Bahla Fort, Tanuf, Oman

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: A renovated facade in Bahla fort, Oman

A renovated facade in Bahla fort, Oman

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Alhambra palace with the snowy Sierra Nevada in the background, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Alhambra palace with the snowy Sierra Nevada in the background, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Fountain of the Court of the Lions, Palace of the Lions, Alhambra palace, Granada

Fountain of the Court of the Lions, Palace of the Lions, Alhambra palace, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Portico and pool of the early 14th-century Palacio del Partal, Alhambra palace, Granada

Portico and pool of the early 14th-century Palacio del Partal, Alhambra palace, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: A view of the mosque and gardens illuminated in the evening, Sultan Qaboos grand mosque

A view of the mosque and gardens illuminated in the evening, Sultan Qaboos grand mosque, Muscat, Oman

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Doorway That Inspired Matisse, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Doorway That Inspired Matisse, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Fountain at Bab El Assa, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Fountain at Bab El Assa, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Detail of Mosque Entrance, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Detail of Mosque Entrance, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Exterior of Hassan ll Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa

Exterior of Hassan ll Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Minaret at Gurganj, former capital of Khorezm

Minaret at Gurganj, former capital of Khorezm
Minaret at Gurganj (Kunja Urgench) former capital of Khorezm. Seven times destroyed and seven times rebuilt is the legend attached to Gurganj

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: A camel stands tethered in the Ichan Kala

A camel stands tethered in the Ichan Kala, the old city of Khiva, with the Kalta Minaret behind. Mohammed Amin Khan meant this to be the tallest building in the Muslim world

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: An Uzbek man walks beside the many domed walls of the Ichan Kala

An Uzbek man walks beside the many domed walls of the Ichan Kala, the old city of Khiva

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The minaret and tiled dome of a mosque rise above the

The minaret and tiled dome of a mosque rise above the old city of Khiva. The dome is covered in Khivas hallmark green ceramic tiles

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Kalta Minaret

The Kalta Minaret. Mohammed Amin Khan meant this to be the tallest building in the Muslim world. Construction began in 1851 but after the khan died in 1855, his heir aborted the project

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Karakul Gate and the remains of the city walls

The Karakul Gate and the remains of the city walls, circa 16th Century

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Kalan Mosque

The Kalan Mosque. Built in 1121-22AD during the reign of the Kharakhanid ruler Arslan Khan Muhammed

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Uzbek men sit outside The Kalan Mosque

Uzbek men sit outside The Kalan Mosque. Built in 1121-22AD during the reign of the Kharakhanid ruler Arslan Khan Muhammed

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Gur-e Mir mausoleum

Gur-e Mir mausoleum, commissioned by Timur for his grandson and heir Muhammed Sultan who died campaining in 1404. In 1405 Timur too died and was placed in Gur-e Mir along with other princes

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Registan Square, built in 15th to 17th century

The Registan Square, built in 15th to 17th century. The oldest of the three structures (seen on left) is the Ulugh Beg Madrassah, built around 1420

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Bibi Khanum mosque during reconstruction

Bibi Khanum mosque during reconstruction. Construction started in 1399 by Timur, the mosque was built as Samarkands main place of worship and dedicated to Timurs favourite wife

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Kalyan Minaret which allegedly awed Genghis

The Kalyan Minaret which allegedly awed Genghis Khan

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Detail of dome of Tillya-Kari-Medrassah

Detail of dome of Tillya-Kari-Medrassah

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Jehangirs Mausoleum

Jehangirs Mausoleum. Built in 1637 AD by his son, Shah Jahan, the marble and sandstone tomb of the Mughal emperor is decorated with pietra dura

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Completed in 1676 AD by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb

Completed in 1676 AD by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Badshahi Mosque can accommodate 60, 000 worshippers in its courtyard

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Iran, Yazd

Iran, Yazd. View of Yazd - with badgirs, or wind towers, and a distant Masjed-e-Jame on the skyline - from the top of the Amir Chakmagh monument

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Iran, Isfahan

Iran, Isfahan. Women in traditional dress walk in the courtyard of the Masjid-e Imam, the citys most celebrated mosque

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Finished in 1778 AD

Finished in 1778 AD, the Emin Minaret comprises sun-dried bricks tapering in geometric and floral patterns

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Traditional Nubian architecture at a gate in the village

Traditional Nubian architecture at a gate in the village of Qubbat Selim, traditional Nubian architecture and plasterwork of a fine archway to a house and its courtyard at Qubbat Selim

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The 17th century tomb of Mwenya Bunu among ruins on

The 17th century tomb of Mwenya Bunu among ruins on the outskirts of modern Pate Village. All the buildings in Pate were constructed of coral rag

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Worshippers enter the Jamia Mosque in the centre of Nairobi

Worshippers enter the Jamia Mosque in the centre of Nairobi

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: The Cenotaph of Maharajah Ranjit Singh

The Cenotaph of Maharajah Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, lies just outside the precinct of the Badshahi Mosque

Background imageIslamic Architecture Collection: Worshippers pray in the main prayer hall of Badshahi Mosque

Worshippers pray in the main prayer hall of Badshahi Mosque. Completed by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1676 AD, the hall is decorated with carved plaster work and painted arabesques



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