This elaborate site details the history of Islam, and includes a beginner's guide to the religion, a prayer calculator, views of mosques, and an explanation of pilgrimages to Mecca. Further information on Islamic customs, worship, books,...

Islamic architecture has no distinct model on which it is based, but rather must adhere to the Islamic code of conduct. Learn about Islamic architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Iran, Spain, Turkey, Mali, and...

Website dedicated to pro and con arguments on controversial issues examines whether or not religious institutions (churches, mosques, Synagogues, etc.) should remain tax exempt. Includes pro and con arguments, quotes, background...

The mosque is located in Safeyah Square by Mohammad Ali Street, near the Citadel. The mosque is constructed on an area that is above the level of the road; and therefore the three entrances are reached by ascending 18 semicircular steps.

A brief overview of the history of Cordoba and its magnificent mosque built by the Arabs and the fortress built by the Christians. Has a map to pinpoint the location of the city.

The Al-Qadi Abdel Basit School played more than one role. As an establishment it included a school and a mosque. In a later era, a funerary role was added.

The digital revival of the glass plate images of the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I by photographer Sergei Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorskii. Very interesting from both historical and technological points of view.

This site presents a detailed guide to Al-Haram al-Sharif, the Noble Sanctuary, in Jerusalem. Content includes a history of the area, as well as detailed information on various aspects of the sanctuary including the "Dome of the Rock."

Damascus in Syria was founded in the third millennium BC. Its long history reveals the influences of many ancient civilizations, most particularly the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations. This World Heritage website...

In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...

A collection of resources about domes that includes basic facts about domes, challenges faced by dome builders, famous domes from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand different kinds of materials used to construct domes....

A general introduction to Islamic art. Explains the term, the unifying style elements of Islamic art, the role of calligraphy, popular misconceptions about Islamic art, and similar topics. Includes internal links to definitions of...

Encyclopedia entry that details the important points and history about the holy city of Mecca and briefly refers to the mosque and the Ka'ba.

In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a...

On February 26, 1993, at 12:18 p.m., a small cell of terrorists, with links to a local radical mosque and broader Islamist terror networks, detonated about 1,200 pounds of explosives in a rental van in the underground parking garage at...

Two controversies surround an anniversary of the September 11 attacks: plans to burn a Koran and plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero. These instances can serve as examples in the debate over religious freedom and religious tolerance...

When Arab armies of Islam conquered new lands, they began erecting mosques and palaces and commissioning other works of art as expressions of their faith and culture. The religious practice of Islam is based on tenets known as the Five...

Are you looking for a collection of photos of religious structures? This site offers over five hundred samples of churches, shrines, temples, and much more!

This site explores the Safavid dynasty, from its earliest beginnings with the Sufi order, to the final end marked by Afghanis laying siege to Isfahan during the summer of 1722.

The archaeological site from PBS of Gedi in Kenya is a unique place to see what life was like for the Swahili in East Africa. Scientists have no idea why this prosperous site was abandoned in the early 17th century, but during its peak...

A series of photos of various sites of religious importance in the city. It contains a full view of the city as seen from Mount Olive.

This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on wealth and poverty. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. Activities are...

Learn all about Turkey's countryside, customs, people, and history at this kid-friendly site from Channel 4.

This site offers newspaper articles about Pakistan and a series of background articles which help understand Pakistan and its people.