{"id":603732,"date":"2024-01-04T15:40:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T12:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T15:40:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T12:40:54","slug":"what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"#What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bc1bc3b801\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Distinctive_Features_of_Islamic_Architecture\" >Distinctive Features of Islamic Architecture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Minarets\" >Minarets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Domes\" >Domes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Arches\" >Arches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Ornamental_Details\" >Ornamental Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Mashrabiya\" >Mashrabiya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Muqarnas_Vaulting\" >Muqarnas Vaulting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Mihrab\" >Mihrab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Arabesque_Art\" >Arabesque Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Iwan\" >Iwan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Outdoor_Landscape\" >Outdoor Landscape<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Primary_Types_of_Buildings\" >Primary Types of Buildings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Mosque\" >Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Madrasa\" >Madrasa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#Notable_Examples_of_Islamic_Architecture\" >Notable Examples of Islamic Architecture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#1_Selimiye_Mosque_Edirne_Turkey_1569-1575\" >1. Selimiye Mosque. Edirne, Turkey. 1569-1575<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#2_The_Dome_of_the_Rock_in_Jerusalem_Israel\" >2. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Israel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#3_The_Alhambra_in_Granada_Spain\" >3. The Alhambra in Granada, Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#4_The_Taj_Mahal_in_Agra_India\" >4. The Taj Mahal in Agra, India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#5_Suleymaniye_Mosque_complex_Istanbul\" >5. Suleymaniye Mosque complex, Istanbul<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#6_Great_Mosque_of_Cordoba\" >6. Great Mosque of C\u00f3rdoba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#7_Great_Mosque_of_Damascus_Old_City_of_Damascus_715_CE\" >7. Great Mosque of Damascus. Old City of Damascus. 715 C.E.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#8_Agra_Fort_Agra_Uttar_Pradesh_India_11th_century\" >8. Agra Fort. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. 11th century<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#9_Sultan_Hassan_Mosque_Cairo_Egypt_1353-1363\" >9. Sultan Hassan Mosque. Cairo, Egypt. 1353-1363<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/#10_Bibi-Heybat_Mosque_Baku_Azerbaijan_13th_century\" >10. Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Baku, Azerbaijan. 13th century<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n<input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/00-islamic-arch-Sultan_Qaboos_Grand_Mosque_RB.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462711\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/00-islamic-arch-Sultan_Qaboos_Grand_Mosque_RB.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Islamic architecture, an ancient architectural tradition, is deeply grounded in the principles of Islam. It is renowned for its remarkable sculptural shapes and intricate decorative elements, making Islamic structures among the most awe-inspiring architectural marvels in the world. This distinctive design style originated in the Middle East and later expanded its influence worldwide. Islamic architecture includes various structures like palaces, fortresses, schools, fountains, tombs, public baths, and homes.<\/p>\n<p>Designers: Quad Design Associates, Mohamed Makiya (Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinctive_Features_of_Islamic_Architecture\"><\/span>Distinctive Features of Islamic Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minarets\"><\/span>Minarets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/01-minaret.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462712\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/01-minaret.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/01-minaret.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462712\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/01-minaret.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"6683677248\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" type=\"b2da448cb4dd0347a33479a6-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"b2da448cb4dd0347a33479a6-text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Location: Minaret on Mizwa Mosque, Oman<\/p>\n<p>Minarets are impressive tall structures with internal staircases and petite openings. They not only possess a striking visual presence but also serve a vital role by issuing the call to prayer, a practice performed five times daily by Muslims.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domes\"><\/span>Domes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/02-domes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462714\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/02-domes.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/02-domes.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462714\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/02-domes.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Location: Jumeirah Mosque, UAE (courtesy of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/donna-corless.pixels.com\/\">Donna Corless<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Islamic architecture incorporates the use of pendentives, which enable the placement of circular domes atop rectangular or square buildings. These pendentives are frequently adorned with intricate mosaic tiling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arches\"><\/span>Arches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/03-arches.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"2046\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462715\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/03-arches.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/03-arches.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"2046\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462715\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/03-arches.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"1017606968\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" type=\"b2da448cb4dd0347a33479a6-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"b2da448cb4dd0347a33479a6-text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Location: Ala\u2019 Darwaza, India<\/p>\n<p>Horseshoes, pointed, scalloped, and ogee arches are common in Islamic architecture.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornamental_Details\"><\/span>Ornamental Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Islamic ornamentation frequently incorporates vibrant mosaic tiles adorned with recurring geometric or floral designs, including the arabesque. It also commonly employs Arabic calligraphy <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>s, such as verses from the Qur\u2019an. Additional embellishments in Islamic design encompass wall paintings, stucco sculptures, wall panels, and ornate woodwork.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mashrabiya\"><\/span>Mashrabiya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/05-mashrabiya.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462716\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/05-mashrabiya.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/05-mashrabiya.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462716\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/05-mashrabiya.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad layout=\"fluid\" height=\"fluid\" type=\"doubleclick\" data-slot=\"\/3847355\/yd-select-amp\"><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<p>Location: Tunisia<\/p>\n<p>The mashrabiya is a wooden lattice framework, employed on windows for privacy and climate regulation. It occasionally serves as a purely decorative feature or a means of partitioning interior spaces in modern contexts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muqarnas_Vaulting\"><\/span>Muqarnas Vaulting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/06-muqarnas-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462717\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/06-muqarnas-1.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/06-muqarnas-1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462717\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/06-muqarnas-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_462718\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-462718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/06-muqarnas-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"size-full wp-image-462718\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/06-muqarnas-2.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-462718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/06-muqarnas-2.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-462718\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/06-muqarnas-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-462718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">???????????? ????????<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Designer: Peter Vaulin (Saint Petersburg Mosque, Russia)<\/p>\n<p>With a design reminiscent of honeycombs or stalactites, intricate muqarnas vaulting introduces a textural and single-hued element to the ceilings of interiors that are often adorned with intricate and vibrant tiles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mihrab\"><\/span>Mihrab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/07-mihrab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462719\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/07-mihrab.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/07-mihrab.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462719\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/07-mihrab.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Location: Great Mosque of C\u00f3rdoba, Spain<\/p>\n<p>The Mihrab, an architectural feature, designates the direction of prayer and is often a semicircular niche within the mosque\u2019s wall.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arabesque_Art\"><\/span>Arabesque Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/08-arabesque.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462720\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/08-arabesque.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/08-arabesque.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462720\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/08-arabesque.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Location: Umayyad Mosque, Syria<\/p>\n<p>Islamic ornamentation comprises geometric designs, floral patterns, and calligraphy, with influences from Roman, Greek, and Sasanian cultures emphasizing symmetry. A recurring motif in Islamic art and architecture is the eight-pointed star pattern. All Islamic decorations exhibit symmetry, typically following a spiral path from which leaves and flowers emerge.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iwan\"><\/span>Iwan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/09-iwan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462721\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/09-iwan.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/09-iwan.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462721\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/09-iwan.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Location: Mir-i Arab Madrassah, Uzbekistan<\/p>\n<p>An Iwan is a rectangular chamber enclosed by walls on three sides and left open on one side, featuring a vaulted roof, with the entrance, known as a Pishtaq, adorned with calligraphic friezes, glazed tilework, and geometric designs, and this arched entrance typically leads into a courtyard.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outdoor_Landscape\"><\/span>Outdoor Landscape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/10-taj-mahal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462722\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/10-taj-mahal.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/10-taj-mahal.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462722\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/10-taj-mahal.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Location: Taj Mahal, India (courtesy of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amoschapplephoto.com\/\">Amos Chapple<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Islamic architectural design frequently includes gardens, enclosed inner courtyards, open spaces with columns supporting a roof and vaulted structures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primary_Types_of_Buildings\"><\/span>Primary Types of Buildings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mosque\"><\/span>Mosque<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/11-mosque.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462723\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/11-mosque.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/11-mosque.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462723\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/11-mosque.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Designer: Mohammed Yasir<\/p>\n<p>Islamic places of worship called mosques or \u201cmasjid\u201d in Arabic, serve as hubs for prayer, education, and reflection. They typically feature an open courtyard for gatherings and a prominent minaret for the call to prayer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Madrasa\"><\/span>Madrasa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/12-madrasa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462724\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/12-madrasa.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/12-madrasa.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462724\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/12-madrasa.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Location: Ben Youssef Madrasa, Morocco<\/p>\n<p>The madrasa is an Islamic educational institution with early variations including open and closed courtyard buildings; iwans, distinct archways, are key features, and later madrasas provided student accommodations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Examples_of_Islamic_Architecture\"><\/span>Notable Examples of Islamic Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Selimiye_Mosque_Edirne_Turkey_1569-1575\"><\/span>1. Selimiye Mosque. Edirne, Turkey. 1569-1575<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/13-Selimiye_Mosque_15051985908.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462725\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/13-Selimiye_Mosque_15051985908.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/13-Selimiye_Mosque_15051985908.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462725\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/13-Selimiye_Mosque_15051985908.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Architect: Mimar Sinan<\/p>\n<p>Designed by the architect Mimar Sinan, this Ottoman Mosque situated in Edrine, Turkey, is hailed as one of the paramount accomplishments in Islamic architecture. The Selimiye mosque features an innovative octagonal support structure that is formed by eight pillars within a square wall framework, along with four domes and arches extending from these pillars.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Dome_of_the_Rock_in_Jerusalem_Israel\"><\/span>2. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Israel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/14-Temple_Mount-Dome_of_the_Rock.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462726\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/14-Temple_Mount-Dome_of_the_Rock.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/14-Temple_Mount-Dome_of_the_Rock.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462726\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/14-Temple_Mount-Dome_of_the_Rock.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is one of the world\u2019s ancient surviving Islamic structures. Additionally, The Dome of the Rock was the initial Islamic edifice to incorporate a Byzantine-inspired dome, with a gilded wooden dome perched atop an octagonal foundation. It is beautified with intricate floral and geometric mosaics.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Alhambra_in_Granada_Spain\"><\/span>3. The Alhambra in Granada, Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_462727\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-462727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/15-Alhambra_Granada_Andalusia_Spain.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"size-full wp-image-462727\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/15-Alhambra_Granada_Andalusia_Spain.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-462727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/15-Alhambra_Granada_Andalusia_Spain.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-462727\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/15-Alhambra_Granada_Andalusia_Spain.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-462727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SONY DSC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Alhambra is a 14th-century palace and fortress situated on an elevated plateau with a beautiful view of Granada, Spain. Although the passage of 700 years has led to the loss of some original structures, what endures is a magnificent showcase of Islamic architectural adornment. Within the Court of Lions, intricate details such as carved wood and stucco, vibrant tiles, calligraphy, and muqarnas embellish the surroundings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Taj_Mahal_in_Agra_India\"><\/span>4. The Taj Mahal in Agra, India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/16-Taj_Mahal_Agra_India_edit3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462728\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/16-Taj_Mahal_Agra_India_edit3.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/16-Taj_Mahal_Agra_India_edit3.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462728\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/16-Taj_Mahal_Agra_India_edit3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahori<\/p>\n<p>The Taj Mahal is recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It harmoniously blends Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural influences, making this extensive 17th-century mausoleum complex one of the most visited and photographed tourist destinations in the world. Its iconic central white marble tomb im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely catches the eye, while its fa\u00e7ade showcases exquisite intricacies and exquisite details with precious inlaid stones and Arabic calligraphy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Suleymaniye_Mosque_complex_Istanbul\"><\/span>5. Suleymaniye Mosque complex, Istanbul<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/17-Cour_mosquee_Suleymaniye_Istanbul.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1100\" class=\"size-full wp-image-462729\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/17-Cour_mosquee_Suleymaniye_Istanbul.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/17-Cour_mosquee_Suleymaniye_Istanbul.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"1100\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-462729\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/17-Cour_mosquee_Suleymaniye_Istanbul.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/17-Suleymaniye_Mosque.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462730\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/17-Suleymaniye_Mosque.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/17-Suleymaniye_Mosque.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462730\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/17-Suleymaniye_Mosque.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Architect: Mimar Sinan<\/p>\n<p>Suleymaniye Mosque was commissioned by the Ottoman ruler Suleyman the Magnificent between 1550 and 1557, during the peak of the Ottoman Empire and it forms one of the largest and most exquisite mosque complexes in Istanbul. Inside, the mosque features a spacious square chamber illuminated by over 100 large windows, some adorned with stained glass. Surrounding the mosque is a complex with a hospital, religious schools, shops, a mausoleum, and a bath designed by the accomplished Ottoman architect Sinan, who played an important role in shaping a unique Ottoman architectural style. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Great_Mosque_of_Cordoba\"><\/span>6. Great Mosque of C\u00f3rdoba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/18-Colonnes_de_la_Mezquita_8281472877.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462731\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/18-Colonnes_de_la_Mezquita_8281472877.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/18-Colonnes_de_la_Mezquita_8281472877.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462731\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/18-Colonnes_de_la_Mezquita_8281472877.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The Great Mosque of C\u00f3rdoba in Spain began in the late 8th century on the site of a Christian church, built by the Umayyad ruler Abd al-Rahman I between 784 and 786. It got bigger in the 9th and 10th centuries, and one expansion added a beautifully decorated mihrab, a niche showing the direction of Mecca, set behind a fancy arch. Another striking feature of the mosque is the expansive hypostyle hall, featuring around 850 columns crafted from materials like porphyry, jasper, and marble, which support two-tier horseshoe arches.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Great_Mosque_of_Damascus_Old_City_of_Damascus_715_CE\"><\/span>7. Great Mosque of Damascus. Old City of Damascus. 715 C.E.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/19-Great-Umayyad-Mosque-Damascus-Syria.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462732\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/19-Great-Umayyad-Mosque-Damascus-Syria.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/19-Great-Umayyad-Mosque-Damascus-Syria.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462732\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/19-Great-Umayyad-Mosque-Damascus-Syria.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The Great Mosque of Damascus, also referred to as the Umayyad Mosque, stands as one of the world\u2019s largest and most ancient mosques, holding the distinction of being the fourth holiest site in Islam. It features a rectangular layout with a courtyard enclosed by four outer walls. Ever since its construction, this mosque has set the architectural precedent for congregational mosques in Syria.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Agra_Fort_Agra_Uttar_Pradesh_India_11th_century\"><\/span>8. Agra Fort. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. 11th century<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/20-Agra_Fort_13.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462733\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/20-Agra_Fort_13.jpeg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/20-Agra_Fort_13.jpeg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462733\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/20-Agra_Fort_13.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p>The Agra Fort is a brick fort that exhibits a semicircular design, with its chord running parallel to the river and walls towering at a height of seventy feet. The architects established the base and constructed the core using bricks, while they employed sandstone for the exterior.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Sultan_Hassan_Mosque_Cairo_Egypt_1353-1363\"><\/span>9. Sultan Hassan Mosque. Cairo, Egypt. 1353-1363<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/21-Mosque-Madrasa-of-Sultan-Hasan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1100\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462734\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/21-Mosque-Madrasa-of-Sultan-Hasan.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/21-Mosque-Madrasa-of-Sultan-Hasan.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"1100\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462734\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/21-Mosque-Madrasa-of-Sultan-Hasan.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The Sultan Hassan Mosque stands as a college mosque distinguished by its cruciform layout, iwans, sunken porticos, grand pointed arches, and other impressive architectural features, even though it has minimal ornamentation. It features a domed entrance chamber and an intricately adorned muqarnas-adorned doorway.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Bibi-Heybat_Mosque_Baku_Azerbaijan_13th_century\"><\/span>10. Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Baku, Azerbaijan. 13th century<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/22-Bibi_Heybat_Mosque_Baku_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-462735\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/22-Bibi_Heybat_Mosque_Baku_1.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/22-Bibi_Heybat_Mosque_Baku_1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-462735\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/04\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What are the Characteristics of Islamic Architecture\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2023\/11\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-islamic-architecture\/22-Bibi_Heybat_Mosque_Baku_1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Architect: Fahraddin Miralay<\/p>\n<p>The Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a historic place of worship in Baku, encompasses the resting place of Ukeyma Khanum. Also recognized as the \u201cMosque of Fatima,\u201d it features an intricately ornamented interior. The mosque integrates a 20-meter tall minaret, and its interior consists of a rectangular space with lancet arches.<\/p>\n<div class=\"swp-hidden-panel-wrap\" style=\"display: none; visibility: collapse; opacity: 0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swp-content-locator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"9466393889\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"vcard author\"><br \/>\n<span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Pooja Khanna Tyagi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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