Al-Azhar Mosque

Mosque and university in Cairo, Egypt, founded 970.

Description

Built by Fatimid dynasty, it features horseshoe arches and ornate stucco.

Architectural Features

Uses masonry and courtyard.

Connections

• Middle Eastern: Islamic architecture.
• Religious: Mosques.

Related Elements & Periods

Minaret, Medieval

Record

Location: Cairo, Egypt

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