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Minarets of Umayyad Mosque …Architecture masterpieces which rise up in Damascus sky
The Umayyad Mosque is also distinguished by being the first mosque in which the mihrab and the apse appeared as a result of the building style that was the former Church of John the Baptist. As for ...
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Tracing the history behind the great Umayyad mosque of Damascus
While Byzantine architecture regularly made use of mosaics ... all painted in gold with colourful stone mosaics. The Umayyad mosque as seen from Mount Qassyun (Zirrar/MEE) Some 40 tonnes of ...
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Architectural teams continue restoration works of Umayyad Mosque in Aleppo
Aleppo, SANA- With great attention paid to details, restoration works of the Umayyad Mosque in Aleppo continued after the destruction it went through at the hands of Takfiri terrorists.
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Mosques of the UAE: Simplicity reigns supreme at architectural symbol of Sharjah
He drew inspiration not only from the cities but also from Islamic architecture such as the Grand Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest in the country. King Faisal mosque's design greatly influenced ...