https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l en-us 2023-09-10 23:01:57 UTC 2023-10-09 04:11:58 UTC hello@padlet.com slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692497873 The Kaaba represents the heart of Islam located at the center of Islam's most important mosque and holiest site, the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.]]> 2023-09-10 23:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692497873 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692503424 It illustrates the historic incident where the Statue of former-Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was taken down during the US-led invasion of Iraq. ]]> 2023-09-10 23:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692503424 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692508234 This ancient city was first built by the Romans and reconstructed during the Byzantian era. The image above illustrates the architectural / political features that were common during that era. ]]> 2023-09-10 23:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692508234 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692509350 I selected a picture of the Great Mosque of Kairouan as it is one of the most impressive and largest Islamic monuments in North Africa.]]> 2023-09-10 23:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692509350 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692510693 Selected Registan as it was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid Empire, now in Uzbekistan.]]> 2023-09-10 23:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692510693 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692514605 Selected Al-Madina Souq because I found it interesting that it is the largest covered markets in the world and as most of the souqs date back to 14th century. Symbolizes the history of flourishing of civilization, culture through trades. ]]> 2023-09-10 23:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692514605 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692517333 Selected as it is a symbol of modern Persian architecture and is part of the national heritage of Iran.]]> 2023-09-10 23:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692517333 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692529284 Selected as the gate was the main public entrance to the royal kasbah (citadel) in the southern part of the medina of Marrakesh. ]]> 2023-09-11 00:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692529284 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692548308 Selected as it was founded as a mosque by Fatima al-Fihri in 857–859 and subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Islamic Golden Age.]]> 2023-09-11 00:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692548308 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692554718 Selected as it is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world.]]> 2023-09-11 00:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2692554718 slim251 https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2737556582 religious, political significance explored in unit 1 team project]]> 2023-10-09 04:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/slim251/fssx4yxhz6m7r45l/wish/2737556582