Fatimid

Islamic architecture from 909–1171.

Overview

Fatimid architecture used brick and tilework for mosques and palaces with intricate geometric patterns.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate stucco and tilework.
• Courtyards and arches.
• Religious and civic focus.

Notable Examples

• Al-Azhar Mosque (Egypt, 970, brick mosque).
• Al-Hakim Mosque (Egypt, 1013, stone facade).

Architectural Connections

• Religious: Mosques.
• Middle Eastern: Regional prominence.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Fatimid architecture influenced Mamluk architecture with its decorative style.

Related Concepts & Architects

Local Traditional (related architect), Ornamentation (theory), Arch (element), Islamic Architecture (movement)