What is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture?

Spiral Minaret of the Mosque in Samarra. Great masterpieces of Islamic architecture include The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Sulaimaniyeh Mosque in Istanbul, the Taj Mahal in India, the Great Mosque of Damascus, the Great Mosque of Samarra and Alhambra Place in Granada, Spain.



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The principal Islamic architectural types are: the Mosque, the Tomb, the Palace and the Fort. Specifically recognizable Islamic architectural style emerged soon after Muhammad's time, inspired by the former Sassanid and Byzantine models. The horseshoe arch became a popular feature in Islamic structures.

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An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.

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Modern Islamic Architecture is very difficult to define specifically. It has incorporated influences from many different places, such as Europe and Asia. The Byzantine Empire was also a large influence on Islamic design, because it was a large empire near the region where Islam originated.

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