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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.
Curated Video
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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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."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Orientalism in Architecture and Decorative Arts: Lesson 2
This lesson will examine the Moresque style of architecture in the context of Orientalism. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Orientalism in Architecture and Decorative Arts."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Alhambra: Lesson 1
This lesson will analyze the architecture of the Alhambra in Spain. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Alhambra."