Middle Eastern

Architecture with domes and courtyards.

Overview

Middle Eastern architecture, using brick and stone, features mosques, madrasas, and courtyard houses, prominent in Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate domes, arches.
• Enclosed courtyards.
• Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Imam Mosque (Iran, 1611).
• Citadel of Aleppo (Syria, 13th century).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Middle Eastern craftsmen, it blends Persian and Islamic styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Courtyard (element), Persian Architecture (movement)