Islamic Architecture

Islamic architecture is ageless magic.
This is none political none religious account, just islamic #architecture and its #history from all over the world.

[Iran - Appunti di viaggio @IraninMi]

#HammameSultanAmirAhmad #Kashan #Iran #Tourism

[Bayt Al Fann @BaytAlFann]

Moroccan design is all about colour, texture & fluid lines. It is a unique blend of North African, Mediterranean & Islamic styles, creating a distinctive look which has inspired artists & designers all over the world.

A thread on the art of Moroccan design aesthetics...

[Bayt Al Fann @BaytAlFann]

Muqarnas is an ornamentation element applied in Islamic architecture. It fills the inner parts of semi-domes with its honeycomb shape. Historically, muqarnas grew in their decorative use in the 12th century during Islam's golden age

Here are 20 extraordinary examples

A thread…

[Dhirgham Alobaydi @dmalobaydi]

#Fatima_Courtyard_Building will be a new great Islamic landmark including many decorative Quranic texts, brick patterns, vaulted spaces, fountains, and arches. It laid in the expansion of the #Imam_Ali_Shrine building in the #Holy_Najaf , #Iraq

[Islamic Architecture @IslamicArchit]

Where you think this picture was taken?

#IslamicArchitecture

[Gaurav Rana. @GauravR54266213]

D7-2022 P11
Beautiful art

[Islamic Architecture @IslamicArchit]

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Picture from Iraq - Najaf
Imam Ali shrine

#Iraq #najaf #islamicart #IslamicArchitecture
#architecture #photography

[Arab world @Arabbeau]

Prince Abdelkader Mosque - Algeria

[Islamic Architecture @IslamicArchit]

Many news from Afganistan in the resent days.
Here is something a bit diffrent.
The domes of the Blue mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, #Afghanistan built in the 15th century.
#history #heritage
#IslamicArchitecture #IslamicArt

[Islamic Architecture @IslamicArchit]

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Picture from Iraq - Najaf
Imam Ali shrine

#Iraq #najaf #islamicart #IslamicArchitecture
#architecture #photography

[Islamic Architecture @IslamicArchit]

The Blue Mosque of Yerevan #Armenia
The largest mosque of Yerevan and only one still preserved. was built in AD 1765/6 by the local ruler Hussein Ali-Khan to be the main Friday mosque. The mosque portal and minaret were decorated with fine tile work.
#IslamicArchitecture

[Islamic Architecture @IslamicArchit]

It is the earliest archaeologically-attested religious structure to be built by a Muslim ruler. Today Its a A UNESCO World Heritage Site and bears a great significant to the muslims around the world.
#UNESCO
#IslamicArchitecture
#Heritage
#History
#Palastine

[Islamic Architecture @IslamicArchit]

Dome of the rock, completed in 692 during Umayyad caliphate Abdul malik time. The original dome was round wooden and had basically the same shape as is does today, collapsed in 1015 and was rebuilt in 1023.
The monument located at the heart of Al-Aksa mosque and old #Jerusalem

[Islamic Architecture @IslamicArchit]

#Iran
#MiddleEast
#islamicart
#IslamicArchitecture
#heritage
#UNESCO
#History
#photography

[Islamic Architecture @IslamicArchit]

Najaf - #Iraq
#IslamicArchitecture
#IslamicArt
#Art #architecture
#heritage #photography

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Inside of Qarchi mosque in #Tripoli
Capital of #Libya
Completed in year 1843
#IslamicArchitecture
#IslamicArt
#architecture
#interiordesign
#art

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Al noor mosque in #Sharejah #UAE
#architecture
#IslamicArchitecture
#art