Islamic architecture

Islamic architecture is called the architecture in Islamic societies. It is not only sacred by Muslims. Whenever not common, " typical Muslim " should be emphasized, it is better to speak of the origin of Moorish, North African, West African, Arab, Ottoman, Iranian, Indo-Islamic, Central Asian, Javanese, Egyptian, etc. Architecture. The Islamic architecture is always a form and is under the specificities of Islamic Art.

Another approach examines the types of buildings and structures according to their intended use. These include the religious mosques and madrasas particular, but also monuments, baths, fountains and burial places, especially mausoleums. Palaces and medical and nursing facilities ( Maristane ) and commercial farms are more common types of buildings.

Examples

Iran: A caravanserai of Karaj

Israel: A hamam in Ramla

Jordan: The Abu Darwish Mosque in Amman

Mali: The Great Mosque of Djenné ( Sudano-Sahelian. architecture)

Spain: The Court Of Lions in the Alhambra

Syria: domed buildings in Aleppo

Turkey: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul

Uzbekistan: A Madrasa in Ichаn Qаlа

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