Category: architecture
Marwan ibn Muhammad's Ewer
The Ewer was found in the village of Abu Sir al-Maglaq in Fayoum. Marwan bin Muhammad was the last caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, ...
The mosque and sabil-kuttab of Sulayman Agha al-Sulahda...
Located on Al-Mu'izz Street at the entrance to the Burjawan neighborhood, this mosque was built in 1255 AH/1839 AD by Suleiman Aga...
Prince Almas Alhajeb Mosque in Al-Hilmiya, Al-Darb Al-A...
One of the beautiful Mamluk mosques in Helmeya, it is distinguished by its beautiful facades, especially the western facade, where...
Explore Al-Saleh Tala'i Mosque in Cairo, Egypt
Discover the historic Al-Saleh Tala'i Mosque in Cairo, a Fatimid-era masterpiece showcasing Islamic architecture. Explore its uniq...
Ancient Egyptian Temple Construction Planning
Explore the intricate process of planning the construction of ancient Egyptian temples. Discover architectural techniques, sacred ...
Exploring the Architecture of Islamic Mosques
Discover the awe-inspiring architecture of Islamic mosques, from intricate designs to symbolic elements. Explore the rich history ...
Madrasa and Khanqah of Salar and Sanjar Al-Jawli
It was established by Prince Saif al-Din Salar al-Mansuri and Prince Alaa al-Din Sanjar al-Gawli, two princes of the Bahri Mamluk ...
Khanqah of Sultan al-Nasir Faraj ibn Barquq
It was built by the Circassian Mamluk Sultan al-Nasir Faraj ibn Barquq between 803 AH/1400 AD and 813 AH/1410 AD. It is located in...
Mosaics in the Islamic era
A mosaic consists of small colored stone pieces arranged side by side on a mortared background in a deliberate manner to form a pl...
The izar in Islamic architecture
The izar is the decorative or written strip that wraps around the top of the walls or the bottom of the ceilings. The term frieze ...
The Ablaq in Islamic architecture
The variegated stone is a type of Islamic architectural art that characterized the architecture of the Levant, Egypt, and some reg...
Iwan in Islamic architecture
The iwan is a covered architectural space that opens on three sides and is closed off on the fourth, which usually overlooks an op...
