Afghan

Architecture with mud-brick and Islamic motifs.

Overview

Afghan architecture, using mud and brick, features mosques, forts, and domed structures, prominent in Afghanistan.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-brick construction.
• Islamic arches, domes.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Blue Mosque, Mazar-i-Sharif (Afghanistan, 15th century).
• Herat Citadel (Afghanistan, ancient, rebuilt).

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Religious focus.
• Religious: Mosques.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Afghan craftsmen, it reflects Persian and Islamic influences.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mud Brick (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Dome (element), Persian Architecture (movement)