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)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History

Record

Period: 12th century

Location: Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Materials: brick, tiles

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