North African

Architecture with mud-brick kasbahs and mosques.

Overview

North African architecture, using mud brick and stone, features kasbahs, mosques, and medinas, prominent in Morocco and Algeria.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-brick kasbahs.
• Ornate tiled mosques.
• Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou (Morocco, 17th century).
• Great Mosque of Algiers (Algeria, 1097).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by North African craftsmen, it blends Berber and Islamic styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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