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China, Kashgar - Islam in China- Silk Road - Afaq Khoja Mausoleum
Afaq Khoja Mausoleum in Kashgar, China, is a key historical site along the Silk Road. It marks the burial place of Afaq Khoja, a notable 17th-century Sufi leader. The mausoleum features impressive Islamic architecture, including a large...
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China - Silk Road - Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Kashgar
Kashgar, a historic city in Xinjiang, is a key hub on the ancient Silk Road, connecting the east and west. Founded over 2000 years ago, it reflects a blend of Persian, Arab, Mongol, and Russian influences in its architecture and customs....
Great Big Story
Step Inside Iran’s Kaleidoscopic Mosque
Unveil the mesmerizing beauty of Nasir al-Mulk mosque in Iran, also known as the Pink Mosque, adorned with stunning rose-colored tiles and a breathtaking array of stained glass windows creating a rainbow wonderland.
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The Taj Mahal: a Monument of Love and Pinnacle of Architecture
To this day, the Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic structures in India. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died at 39. Completed in 1648 after 22 years of...
Great Big Story
Step Inside Iran’s Kaleidoscopic Mosque
Unveil the mesmerizing beauty of Nasir al-Mulk mosque in Iran, also known as the Pink Mosque, adorned with stunning rose-colored tiles and a breathtaking array of stained glass windows creating a rainbow wonderland.
Great Big Story
Step Inside Iran’s Kaleidoscopic Mosque
Unveil the mesmerizing beauty of Nasir al-Mulk mosque in Iran, also known as the Pink Mosque, adorned with stunning rose-colored tiles and a breathtaking array of stained glass windows creating a rainbow wonderland.
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Drone Journey Over Samarkand: The Silk Road’s Blue City
Soar over Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s ancient Silk Road city, where majestic blue-tiled madrasas, grand mosques, and centuries-old domes create a mesmerizing skyline—captured in stunning drone footage that reveals the grandeur of Registan...
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Istanbul's Blue Mosque: Drone Views of Domes and Minarets
Soar over the majestic Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) in Istanbul, where six elegant minarets and cascading domes rise above the historic skyline, captured in stunning drone footage that showcases its architectural splendor and...
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Egypt, Cairo - Al-Rifai Mosque - Islamic architecture
Egypt, Cairo - Al-Rifai Mosque - Islamic architecture
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Egypt, Cairo - Al-Rifai Mosque - Tomb of Muhammad Reza Pahlavi - Shah of Iran
Egypt, Cairo - Al-Rifai Mosque - Tomb of Muhammad Reza Pahlavi - Shah of Iran
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Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
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Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Portal
Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Portal
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Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Mihrab
Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Mihrab
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Egypt, Cairo - Al-Rifai Mosque - Grave of Farouk I
Egypt, Cairo - Al-Rifai Mosque - Grave of Farouk I
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Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Minbar
Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Minbar
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Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Mausoleum of Sultan Hassan
Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Mausoleum of Sultan Hassan
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Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Islamic Art
Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Islamic Art
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Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Abultion Fountain
Egypt, Cairo - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Abultion Fountain
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Saudi Aramco World: Virtual Walking Tour: Suleymaniye Mosque
Virtual walking tour, with 360-degree panoramic views, of the mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, the Suleymaniye.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Macaulay Returns to Sacred Space With 'Mosque'
Listen to a recorded interview with author and illustrator David Macaulay, who writes books that explain architecture to children. In this interview he discusses what he has learned about Islamic places of prayer. Includes photos of the...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Islamic Architecture: Lesson 2
This lesson will focus on the architecture of Islam. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Islamic Architecture."