domes
Domes are a significant architectural element in Islamic architecture, especially in mosques, and are considered a symbol of the heavens
arches
Arches are a prominent feature of Islamic architecture, and are used to convey symbolic meaning and to create spaces that reflect the importance of light, beauty, and unity in the Muslim faith
minarets
Minarets are a prominent feature of Islamic architecture, serving as religious symbols and landmarks that call Muslims to prayer
muqarnas vaulting
Muqarnas is a decorative and structural architectural element in Islamic architecture that creates a honeycomb-like pattern of niche-like cells on the surface of a dome or vault
girih tiles
Girih tiles are a set of five tiles that were used in the creation of Islamic geometric patterns using strapwork (girih) for decoration of buildings in Islamic architecture.
Colors of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia
entrance to al-Rifa'i Mosque, Cairo
