Damascus, Syria
706-715
Byzantine art
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Detail of mosaics in the courtyard arcade of the Great Mosque
Damascus, Syria
706-715
Byzantine art
Prayer hall of the Mezquita
Cordoba, Spain
8th to 10th century
Hypostyle prayer hall unique horseshoe arches
Mausoleum of the Samanids
Bukkara, Uzbekistan
Early 10th century
Monumental tomb
Mihrab
Isfahan, Iran
Glazed mosaic tilework
Perfect aesthetic union of calligraphy and ornamentation
Tughra of Syleyman the Magnificent
Signature of famous architect
1555-1560
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