Aceh Grand Mosque

Historic mosque in Sumatra.

Overview

Aceh Grand Mosque, using wood and tile, is a 1612 mosque in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

Core Characteristics

• Tiled domes, minarets.
• Wooden structural frame.
• Islamic design.

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Religious focus.
• Religious: Mosque.
• Southeast Asian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Built by local craftsmen, it symbolizes Acehnese resilience.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Symbolism (theory), Dome (element), Islamic Architecture (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History