Articles related to "Islamic Architecture"
Islamic Architecture in the New Millennium
Rather than any sort of prediction for the Islamic Architecture of the future, this article discusses some of the trends I would like to see.
islamic • architecture • mosque • muslim • islam
Rather than any sort of prediction for the Islamic Architecture of the future, this article discusses some of the trends I would like to see.
islamic • architecture • mosque • muslim • islam
ArchNet: An Online Resource on Islamic Architecture
This article discusses a great new online resource for Islamic Architecture-- ArchNet.org
archnet • islamic architecture • aga khan
This article discusses a great new online resource for Islamic Architecture-- ArchNet.org
archnet • islamic architecture • aga khan
Books for Beginners:
Searching for some good books on Islamic architecture and art? This article provides some titles worth looking into.
islamic architecture • islamic art • books • resources
Searching for some good books on Islamic architecture and art? This article provides some titles worth looking into.
islamic architecture • islamic art • books • resources
Imagining a Whole New Architecture:
A biography on the architect and visionary, Hassan Fathy.
hassan fathy • architect • egypt • islamic architecture • arab
A biography on the architect and visionary, Hassan Fathy.
hassan fathy • architect • egypt • islamic architecture • arab
Islamic Architecture 101: Some Basics
This is meant to be an introductory sort of article for those unfamiliar with the subject. Some common terms are defined within the article and there is a short list of other terms at the end.
islamic architecture • mosque
This is meant to be an introductory sort of article for those unfamiliar with the subject. Some common terms are defined within the article and there is a short list of other terms at the end.
islamic architecture • mosque
New Resources on Islamic Architecture
A look at the newest resources on Islamic Architecture, Art, and Islamic Gardens.
islamic architecture • islamic art • islamic gardens
A look at the newest resources on Islamic Architecture, Art, and Islamic Gardens.
islamic architecture • islamic art • islamic gardens
The Great Mosque of Cordoba
This article is on the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain and briefly discusses its history and transformations.
great mosque of cordoba • cordoba • cordova • spain • muslim spain
This article is on the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain and briefly discusses its history and transformations.
great mosque of cordoba • cordoba • cordova • spain • muslim spain
The Taj Mahal: A Multicultural Synthesis
This article is on the Taj Mahal and briefly discusses its multicultural features and fusion of architectural traditions.
taj mahal • islamic • architecture • india • mughal
This article is on the Taj Mahal and briefly discusses its multicultural features and fusion of architectural traditions.
taj mahal • islamic • architecture • india • mughal
Arabic Calligraphy: The Art of the Calligraphy Scripts in Islamic History
This article discusses Arabic calligraphy as an art form. This important art form has relevance to architecture because it is so widely used to decorate religious buildings.
arabic calligraphy • arabic writing • arabic scripts • isalmic calligraphy • islamic architecture
This article discusses Arabic calligraphy as an art form. This important art form has relevance to architecture because it is so widely used to decorate religious buildings.
arabic calligraphy • arabic writing • arabic scripts • isalmic calligraphy • islamic architecture
The top ten Moorish sites in Spain
The Moors who ruled Spain in the early Middle Ages left some splendid architecture and townscapes behind them. Here are ten of the best.
arab • arabic • spain • spanish • moors
The Moors who ruled Spain in the early Middle Ages left some splendid architecture and townscapes behind them. Here are ten of the best.
arab • arabic • spain • spanish • moors
Brunei Darussalam - Asian Kingdom of Peace
The small size of the Asian kingdom of Brunei Darassalam, located on the Northern Shore of Borneo, means that its nature, culture and heritage are all within easy reach.
unspoilt asian kingdom of brunei • rainforest bruneu • night golf brunei • bruneu borneo • shopping malls in brunei
The small size of the Asian kingdom of Brunei Darassalam, located on the Northern Shore of Borneo, means that its nature, culture and heritage are all within easy reach.
unspoilt asian kingdom of brunei • rainforest bruneu • night golf brunei • bruneu borneo • shopping malls in brunei
La Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Spain
Granada is a beautiful city with much to offer its residents and visitors. The Alhambra exemplifies the architectural wonder of the medieval Moorish era in Spain.
the alhambra • la alhambra • generalife • gineralife • granada
Granada is a beautiful city with much to offer its residents and visitors. The Alhambra exemplifies the architectural wonder of the medieval Moorish era in Spain.
the alhambra • la alhambra • generalife • gineralife • granada
Quick Travel Guide to Toledo, Spain
Interested in branching out from the big city of Madrid? Toledo offers a little bit of everything: history, architecture, art, religion, food, and beautiful views.
madrid day-trips • travel spain • art el greco • toledo history city three cultures • holy capital spain
Interested in branching out from the big city of Madrid? Toledo offers a little bit of everything: history, architecture, art, religion, food, and beautiful views.
madrid day-trips • travel spain • art el greco • toledo history city three cultures • holy capital spain
Visiting Spain´s Alhambra Palace
The Alhambra is a stunning complex of palaces and gardens protected by the massive Alcazaba fortress. For a successful visit it´s vital to book early and plan carefully.
alhambra • generalife • alcazaba • visiting the alhambra • booking your visit to the alhambra
The Alhambra is a stunning complex of palaces and gardens protected by the massive Alcazaba fortress. For a successful visit it´s vital to book early and plan carefully.
alhambra • generalife • alcazaba • visiting the alhambra • booking your visit to the alhambra
Fatehpur Sikri Abandoned City in Northern India
Near Agra, city of the famous Taj Mahal, an abandoned city of red sandstone attracts visitors in northern India.
fatehpur sikri • akbar • agra • taj mahal • unesco world heritage
Near Agra, city of the famous Taj Mahal, an abandoned city of red sandstone attracts visitors in northern India.
fatehpur sikri • akbar • agra • taj mahal • unesco world heritage
What to See in Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca may be among the least exotic of Morocco destinations, but there is plenty to see and do when traveling to this modern, bustling town.
what to see in casablanca morocco • brief history of casablanca • travel highlights and • tourist attractions in casablanca • morocco's largest city
Casablanca may be among the least exotic of Morocco destinations, but there is plenty to see and do when traveling to this modern, bustling town.
what to see in casablanca morocco • brief history of casablanca • travel highlights and • tourist attractions in casablanca • morocco's largest city
The New Mosques: Islamic Centers in North America
This article discusses a few mosques of the last century in North America.
mosque • islamic • islam • architecture • islamic center
This article discusses a few mosques of the last century in North America.
mosque • islamic • islam • architecture • islamic center
Delhi Monuments, Indian Heritage & Architecture
Delhi claims some of the finest monuments reflecting the Indo-Islamic style which followed the arrival of Muslim rulers.
delhi monuments-indian heritage • red fort delhi • jama masjid delhi • qutub minar delhi • mughal emperors
Delhi claims some of the finest monuments reflecting the Indo-Islamic style which followed the arrival of Muslim rulers.
delhi monuments-indian heritage • red fort delhi • jama masjid delhi • qutub minar delhi • mughal emperors
Istanbul's Blue Mosque
Istanbul's Blue Mosque was built partly as an effort to show Christians that Ottoman culture could produce something to rival the Hagia Sophia.
ottoman architecture • sultan ahmed mosque • istanbul's blue mosque • sedefkâr mehmet aÿa • ottoman empire
Istanbul's Blue Mosque was built partly as an effort to show Christians that Ottoman culture could produce something to rival the Hagia Sophia.
ottoman architecture • sultan ahmed mosque • istanbul's blue mosque • sedefkâr mehmet aÿa • ottoman empire
Samarkand – Timur's Royal Capital City
Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a hugely important historical site standing proudly on the ancient Silk Route in what is now modern Uzbekistan.
samarkand • timur • tamerlane • unesco world heritage site • uzbekistan
Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a hugely important historical site standing proudly on the ancient Silk Route in what is now modern Uzbekistan.
samarkand • timur • tamerlane • unesco world heritage site • uzbekistan
Cairo, Egyptian City of Mosques and Museums
Cairo is Egypt's ancient city that has a beautiful blend of old and new with minarets, citadels and bazaars alongside posh buildings and fast food joints.
cairo • ancient city both modern and traditional • al qahirah • the victorious city • city on the nile
Cairo is Egypt's ancient city that has a beautiful blend of old and new with minarets, citadels and bazaars alongside posh buildings and fast food joints.
cairo • ancient city both modern and traditional • al qahirah • the victorious city • city on the nile
Isfahan the Safavid Capital City of Shah Abbas
Isfahan (Esfahan) in the Islamic Republic of Iran was chosen by the Safavid Shah Abbas (reigned 1587-1629) as his capital and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
isfahan iran • safavid empire • shah abbas • isfahan's bazar • chahar bagh
Isfahan (Esfahan) in the Islamic Republic of Iran was chosen by the Safavid Shah Abbas (reigned 1587-1629) as his capital and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
isfahan iran • safavid empire • shah abbas • isfahan's bazar • chahar bagh
Morocco, Marrakech, Red City of Spices and Souks
Marrakech has quite a reputation to live up to as the Pearl of the High Atlas, a hippie heaven of the 1960s, and home to a rich legacy of Arab, Berber and French culture.
morocco • moroccan • marrakech • marrakesh • marrakech express
Marrakech has quite a reputation to live up to as the Pearl of the High Atlas, a hippie heaven of the 1960s, and home to a rich legacy of Arab, Berber and French culture.
morocco • moroccan • marrakech • marrakesh • marrakech express
Prayer Rugs 101
A short introduction to prayer rugs, what they are, how they are used, and what the designs on the rugs mean.
prayer carpets • islam • muslim
A short introduction to prayer rugs, what they are, how they are used, and what the designs on the rugs mean.
prayer carpets • islam • muslim
Spanish City Guide - Best of Seville
The city of Seville, in the region of Andalucia in southern Spain is a vibrant city with many tourist attractions including its architecture, food and festivals.
spanish city guide • best of seville • seville cathedral • real alcazar • semana santa
The city of Seville, in the region of Andalucia in southern Spain is a vibrant city with many tourist attractions including its architecture, food and festivals.
spanish city guide • best of seville • seville cathedral • real alcazar • semana santa
The Islamic Golden Age
While Europe was entrenched in the Dark Ages, Muslims made historical contributions to art, architecture, medicine, astronomy, math, literature and other disciplines.
islamic golden age • islamic renaissance • famous muslims from the islamic golden age • contributions of the islamic golden age • achievements of the golden age
While Europe was entrenched in the Dark Ages, Muslims made historical contributions to art, architecture, medicine, astronomy, math, literature and other disciplines.
islamic golden age • islamic renaissance • famous muslims from the islamic golden age • contributions of the islamic golden age • achievements of the golden age
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was begun by Ptolemy in the Third Century BC and completed by his son, Ptolemy Philadelphos, on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt.
the lighthouse of alexandria • the seventh wonder of the world • lighthouse of alexandria seventh wonder of the wor • seven wonders of the world • lighthouse of alexandria ptolemy
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was begun by Ptolemy in the Third Century BC and completed by his son, Ptolemy Philadelphos, on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt.
the lighthouse of alexandria • the seventh wonder of the world • lighthouse of alexandria seventh wonder of the wor • seven wonders of the world • lighthouse of alexandria ptolemy
The Umayyad Mosque, Damascus Syria
Damascus, Syria is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and home to the Umayyad Mosque, one of the great holy sites of Islam.
great mosque damascus • umayyad mosque damascus • saladin's tomb • head of john the baptist • hadad god of rain
Damascus, Syria is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and home to the Umayyad Mosque, one of the great holy sites of Islam.
great mosque damascus • umayyad mosque damascus • saladin's tomb • head of john the baptist • hadad god of rain
Gardens of Moorish Spain
While much of Europe was still in the dark ages, Moorish rulers in Spain were creating gardens of breathtaking sophistication.
alhambra • generalife • cordoba • grenada • spain
While much of Europe was still in the dark ages, Moorish rulers in Spain were creating gardens of breathtaking sophistication.
alhambra • generalife • cordoba • grenada • spain
Istanbul's Hagia Sophia
In present-day Istanbul lies a magnificent church which possesses a history which embodies the very definition of the phrase "East meets West."
hagia sophia • church of the holy wisdom • constantinople • istanbul • turkey
In present-day Istanbul lies a magnificent church which possesses a history which embodies the very definition of the phrase "East meets West."
hagia sophia • church of the holy wisdom • constantinople • istanbul • turkey
Overview of Islamic Gardens: PERSIA
This article is the first of three on the history of Islamic Gardens and covers the gardens of Persia. The next in the series will be on Muslim Spain and the last will be on Mughal India.
gardens • islamic • persia • iran
This article is the first of three on the history of Islamic Gardens and covers the gardens of Persia. The next in the series will be on Muslim Spain and the last will be on Mughal India.
gardens • islamic • persia • iran
Paradise On Earth
A brief look at the Paradise gardens of the Muslim world in Persia, Spain and India.
paradise • gardens • islam • muslim
A brief look at the Paradise gardens of the Muslim world in Persia, Spain and India.
paradise • gardens • islam • muslim
Rising Popularity of Tunisia
Tunisia is becoming ever more popular as a short break destination with fine restaurants and hotels, plenty of history and culture and long sandy beaches.
tunis • tunisia • sidi bou saïd • mosque of the olive tree • zitouna mosque
Tunisia is becoming ever more popular as a short break destination with fine restaurants and hotels, plenty of history and culture and long sandy beaches.
tunis • tunisia • sidi bou saïd • mosque of the olive tree • zitouna mosque
The Suleymaniye Mosque: Beyond Inspiration
This article is about the Suleymaniye Mosque in Turkey and its inspiration the Hagia Sophia.
suleymaniye mosque • hagia sophia • architecture • islamic • turkey
This article is about the Suleymaniye Mosque in Turkey and its inspiration the Hagia Sophia.
suleymaniye mosque • hagia sophia • architecture • islamic • turkey
Themed Malls in Dubai Spotlight Architecture
A shopper in Dubai can begin the day touring the pyramids of Egypt, spend the afternoon traveling through Arabia and Asia, and end the day with a cafe au lait in Italy.
dubai shopping • dubai themed malls • dubai attractions • dubai uae • dubai tourism
A shopper in Dubai can begin the day touring the pyramids of Egypt, spend the afternoon traveling through Arabia and Asia, and end the day with a cafe au lait in Italy.
dubai shopping • dubai themed malls • dubai attractions • dubai uae • dubai tourism
Who REALLY Built The Taj Mahal?
Can you put a price on love? You can if it nearly bankrupts a nation. Or did it? Find out here.
shah jahan • mumtaz mahal
Can you put a price on love? You can if it nearly bankrupts a nation. Or did it? Find out here.
shah jahan • mumtaz mahal
"Amrika"
Many peoples from around the world have made the United States their home. They have brought with them their distinctive customs, languages, beliefs, and cultures. Among the more recent and overlooked arrivals have been Muslims from the Arab world. As part of Suite 101's "Beauty of Islam" event, we take a look at the Muslim people's fascinating history in the United States.
arab-american muslims • "little syria • "
Many peoples from around the world have made the United States their home. They have brought with them their distinctive customs, languages, beliefs, and cultures. Among the more recent and overlooked arrivals have been Muslims from the Arab world. As part of Suite 101's "Beauty of Islam" event, we take a look at the Muslim people's fascinating history in the United States.
arab-american muslims • "little syria • "
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