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Blue Mosque Mazar

Afghan Islamic landmark.

Overview

Blue Mosque Mazar, using brick and tiles, is a 12th-century mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan.

Core Characteristics

  • Blue tilework, domes.
  • Courtyard and minarets.
  • Islamic aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

  • Historical: 12th century.
  • Religious: Mosque.
  • Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Symbol of Afghan cultural heritage.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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