APAH 8. Islamic Architecture & Artefacts by Jutka Czirok

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In Islamic art, blue is the color of the sky and suggests infinity, while gold represents knowledge of Allah.

The Kaaba has been destroyed, damaged, and subsequently rebuilt several times since in 930 the Black Stone itself was carried away and held ransom for 20 years

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Transitions from a square ground plan to a round dome are achieved by inserting smaller domes into the corners.

isabella

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Some legends state that the black stone was originally white, but became black by absorbing the sins of the countless thousands of pilgrims who have kissed and touched it during the hajj.

The walls of the complex where Dome of the Rock in located are the walls of the old Jewish temple

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ariane

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Athough this artifact is a mosque, there are many elements of Christianity involved in the architecture. 18th century choir stalls in the Great mosque depict Virgin Mary and local Christian martyrs with other decorative flora and fauna.

It is the oldest preserved edifice of its type in Iran and a prototype for later mosque designs throughout Central Asia

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A more in-depth context of the night journey of Muhammad: the Angel Gabriel came to Muhammad while he was sleeping near the Kaaba, and then took him to the farthest mosque in Jerusalem (al-Masjid al-Aqsa). From the Rock, Muhammad went to heaven where he visited other prophets like Moses and Christ, witnessed paradise and hell, and saw God enthroned and surrounded by angels

Leah & adele

2406234 — 2023-12-01 02:47:25 UTC

leah: It was made for a dead person, I always thought it was some castle at first glance.

adele: interesting how minarets frame the building because i never really thought about it but i noticed it before?

choc

2023-12-01 02:48:37 UTC

i also did not know it was made for a dead person

ariane

2023-12-01 03:20:40 UTC

I did not realize that the Taj Mahal had a different entrance structure! The entrance to the Taj Mahal is made out of red sandstone with ornate decorations, which adds to the great splendor of the Taj Mahal.

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The Kufic script on the base of the lid translates to “God's blessing, favours, joy, beatitude to al-Mughira son of the Commander of the faithful, may God have mercy upon him, in the year 357.”