The Islamic world has a distinctive architectural style that is easily recognizable This is partly because Islamic religious law forbids the use of images of people or animals in religious architecture Islamic architecture is characterized by its simplicity and austerity as well as its emphasis on geometric shapes Many Islamic buildings are decorated with intricate tilework and calligraphy
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Islam is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity with over 1.5 billion followers worldwide Muslims believe in one God and that the purpose of life is to serve Him As a result Islamic architecture is characterized by its simplicity and austerity
Mosques: The mosque is the most iconic and easily recognizable Islamic structure It is used for prayer and as a community center and can be found in almost every Muslim-majority country
Islamic architecture is the architecture of buildings in the Islamic world It is characterized by its distinctive arches domes and minarets The Islamic world covers a vast area from North Africa to Southeast Asia and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean Consequently Islamic architecture varies greatly in style and construction techniques depending on location
The Islamic world has a distinctive architecture which is characterised by its use of domes and arches as well as its intricate decoration This style first developed in the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus Syria and soon spread throughout the Muslim world
Islamic architecture is the architecture of Muslim countries It is characterized by two main styles: the first is the Arab style which is found in North Africa and the Middle East and the second is the Persian style found in Iran and Central Asia
Islamic architecture is the architecture of Muslim countries It is characterized by a blend of cultural influences from East and West Islamic architecture reached its peak in the 13th century but it continued to develop until the 19th century
Mosques: The most iconic Islamic architecture is without a doubt the mosque While their design varies from one country to another all mosques share some common features such as a minaret (a tall tower used for calling the faithful to prayer) and a dome
Islamic architecture is the architecture of buildings in the Islamic world It is influenced by Islamic art the Arab style and by Persian and Turkish styles The main feature of Islamic architecture is its religious purpose: the majority of Islamic buildings are mosques or madrasas
The Islamic world has a long and varied history of architecture with mosques forts palaces and tombs being some of the most well-known examples However despite this great diversity there are certain unifying features that can be seen in Islamic architecture
