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| Albania |
Tirana |
The Et'Hem Bey Mosque is one of the oldest buildings in Tirana. |
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| Albania |
Tirana |
Decoration in the Et'hem Bey Mosque in Tirana. |
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| Albania |
Berati
Mangalem |
The Sultan Mosque is attached to Helveti Teqe. |
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| Albania |
Berati
Mangalem |
The 16th century Ottoman style Leaden Mosque in Berati is named after its lead dome. |
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| Albania |
Berati
Mangalem |
Decoration on the external walls of the Batchelor's Mosque in Berati. |
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| Bahrain |
Manama |
 The Yateen Mosque in central Manama reflected in a modern glass building. |
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| Bahrain |
Muharraq Island
Seyadi House |
Seyadi Mosque has a simple minaret. Behind is the decorated Seyadi House. |
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| Bangladesh |
Dhaka |
The Istara (Star) Mosque in Dhaka. |
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| Bangladesh |
Bagerhat |
The Ek Gombad Mosque in Bagerhat is made from red brick. |
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| Bulgaria |
Sofia |
The Banya Basho Mosque in Sofia is an Ottoman structure dating from 1576.
It is the city's only working mosque. |
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| Bulgaria |
Plovdiv |
The 15th century Jumaya Mosque in Plovdiv is one of the oldest in the Balkans. The minaret is 23m high. |
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| China |
Yunnan
Kunming |
Huaisheng Mosque dates from 627. It is in the southern Chinese city of Kunming. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
The Great Mosque in Xian is one of the largest in China. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
Courtyards and walls at the Great Mosque in Xian. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
Structures at the Great Mosque in Xian show a mixture of Chinese and Persian influences. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
Blue tiles on the roof of the Great Mosque in Xian. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
The gardens at the Great Mosque in Xian. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
Arabic carving at the Great Mosque in Xian. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
Detail from a door at the Great Mosque in Xian. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
Stone carving from the Great Mosque in Xian. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
The prayer hall of the Great Mosque in Xian is flanked by Arabic script arranged like Chinese caharcters. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
The Great Mosque in Xian is a mixture of Islamic and Chinese styles. |
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| China |
Shaanxi
Xian |
The minaret of the Great Mosque in Xian resembles a pagoda. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo |
Cairo is a city of mosques of many styles and ages. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
al-Azhar Mosque |
The al-Azhar Mosque dates from 972 AD and is the site of the world's oldest university (988 AD). |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
al-Azhar Mosque |
Detail of the al-Azhar Mosque. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
al-Azhar Mosque |
The courtyard of the al-Azhar Mosque. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
Ahmed ibn Tulun Mosque |
The Ahmed ibn Tulun Mosque is the largest in Cairo and dates from 879 AD. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
Ahmed ibn Tulun Mosque |
The domed fountain of the Ahmed ibn Tulun Mosque is 20m high. The minaret is Iraqi style. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo |
Facade of the Sultan Qalawyn Mosque (1285), named after a slave who became a sultan. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
al-Hakem Mosque |
The al-Hakem Mosque was completed in 1013 and is popular with Shi'ite Indians. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
al-Hakem Mosque |
Market outside the al-Hakem Mosque. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo |
The Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
Sultan Hasan Mosque |
The Sultan Hasan Mosque (1360) is one of the largest in the world. Its walls are 36m high. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
Sultan Hasan Mosque |
Mameluke stonework in the Sultan Hasan Mosque. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
Sultan Hasan Mosque |
Decorated doorway in the Sultan Hasan Mosque. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo |
Street scene between the Sultan Hasan and al-Rifa mosques. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
al-Rifa Mosque |
The al-Rifa Mosque contains a number of tombs including the last Shah of Iran. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
al-Rifa Mosque |
The entrance portal of the al-Rifa Mosque. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
al-Rifa Mosque |
Interior of al-Rifa Mosque. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
al-Rifa Mosque |
The carved and decorated mimbar in the al-Rifa Mosque. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo |
The Mosque of Amir ibn al_as is the oldest in Africa, founded in 641. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
Citadel |
The Ottoman style Mosque of Mohammed Ali (1857) overlooks Cairo from the citadel. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
Citadel |
The citadel with a French clocktower beyond the mosque of Mohammed Ali. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo |
The Mosque of Sultan al-Nasir Mohammed dates from 1338. |
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| Egypt |
Cairo
City of the Dead |
Mosque and tombs sit side by side in the district. |
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| India |
Rajasthan
Ajmer |
A Jain school converted into a mosque by the addition of a Persian style gate in 1192 (Ajmer). |
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| India |
Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar |
The wooden Shah Hamdan Mosque in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. |
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| India |
Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad |
The Mecca Mosque in Hyderabad dates from 1687. |
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| Indonesia |
Sumatra
Bukittinggi |
The Raya Mosque, dating from 1916, in Bukittinggi. |
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| Indonesia |
Java
Cirebon |
Cirebon Mosque in Java. |
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| Indonesia |
Java
Surakarta |
The sultan's mosque in the Kraton at Surakarta. |
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| Iran |
Tehran |
The entrance to the Imam Khomeini Mosque in the bazaar dates from the early 18th century. |
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| Iran |
Kashan |
The Agha Bozorg Mosque dates from the 19th century. |
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| Iran |
Kashan |
The entrance to the Agha Bozorg Mosque has a pair of wind towers, used since ancient times for air conditioning. |
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| Iran |
Kashan |
The Agha Bozorg Mosque has a sunken courtyard used as an Islamic school. |
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| Iran |
Kashan |
Tiles and brickwork at the Agha Bozorg Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Kashan |
Simple ceiling mosaic at the Agha Bozorg Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Kashan |
Schoolboys at the Agha Bozorg Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Square |
The southern end of Imam Square is dominated by the spectacular Imam Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
The 30m high entrance portal of the Imam Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
Detail of the tilework on the entrance portal of the Imam Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
The "stalactite" decoration on the entrance portal of the Imam Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
A group of girls at the Imam Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
The Imam Mosque is famous for its blue and yellow tiles that decorate all areas. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
The western iwan (gate) is one of four gates surrounding the large inner courtyard of the mosque. All are highly decorated with tiles and each gate has a different design. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
Couple by the ablutions fountain in the central courtyard of the Imam Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
The northern gate is assymetric because the entrance portal is aligned with Imam Square while the mosque itself is aligned with Mecca. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
Young couple at the Imam Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
Young family visiting the Imam Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Imam Mosque |
Cleric at the Imam Mosque's madrassah. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Ali Qapu Palace |
The six storey Ali Qapu Palace was once home to Shah Abbas who created Imam Square and its mosques and palaces. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque |
The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque has no minaret as it was built for the use of the shah's family. It dates from 1619. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque |
Detail of the gateway entrance of the mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque |
The dome of the Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque has pale coloured tiles with flowery designs. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque |
Passageway leading to the prayer hall in the Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Jameh Mosque |
The Jameh Mosque is the largest in Iran and was added to over many centuries. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Jameh Mosque |
The brick prayer hall in the northern area of the mosque. |
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| Iran |
Esfahan
Jameh Mosque |
Coridor in the northern area of the mosque. |
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| Iran |
Yazd |
The Hazireh Mosque is fronted by tall and thin gateway, typical of Yazd. |
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| Iran |
Yazd
Jameh Mosque |
The courtyard of the Jameh Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Yazd
Jameh Mosque |
Detail from the entrance portal of the 15th century Jameh Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Yazd
Jameh Mosque |
The prayer hall of the Jameh Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Shiraz
Vakil Mosque |
The Northern entrance gate of Vakil Mosque which dates from the Zand era. |
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| Iran |
Shiraz
Vakil Mosque |
The Southern Iwan is one of the mosque's two gates. |
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| Iran |
Shiraz
Vakil Mosque |
Three students at Vakil Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Shiraz
Vakil Mosque |
Looking into the mosque's courtyard from the prayer hall. |
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| Iran |
Shiraz
Atigh Mosque |
The Atigh Mosque is the oldest Islamic building in Shiraz, dating from 894. |
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| Iran |
Shiraz
Nasir ol Molk Mosque |
The Nasir ol Molk Mosque dates from the 19th century. |
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| Iran |
Shiraz
Nasir ol Molk Mosque |
The mosque is a riot of colour and decoration. |
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| Iran |
Shiraz
Nasir ol Molk Mosque |
Family visiting the Nasir ol Molk Mosque. |
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| Iran |
Shiraz |
Tilework on the Mosque of Saladin Hussein. |
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| Israel / Palestine |
Jerusalem
Harem es Sharif |
Detail from theDome of the Rock, a 7th century mosque in Old Jerusalem. |
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| Israel / Palestine |
Jerusalem
Harem es Sharif |
The Al Aksa Mosque is the largest in Jerusalem and dates from 670. It is the third holiest site in Islam. |
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| Israel / Palestine |
Jerusalem |
The Church of St Anne in Jerusalem was built in 1140 by European Crusaders. It became a mosque for 700 years. |
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| Israel / Palestine |
Jerusalem
Mount Zion |
Mount Zion in Jerusalem is dotted with churches and mosques. |
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| Israel / Palestine |
Acre |
The Mosque of Ahmed Jezzar (1781) in Acre. |
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| Israel / Palestine |
Acre |
The inside decoration of the 18th century Mosque of Ahmed Jezzar in Acre. |
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| Israel / Palestine |
Ramla |
The White Tower Mosque in Ramla dates from 1267 and was used as a military base by both Napoleon and Allenby. |
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| Israel / Palestine |
Lod |
The double shrine of St George is a (Greek Orthodox) church and a mosque. It dates from the 12th century. |
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