The Mihrab inside the Mezquita at Cordoba
It's difficult to find some of the original Islamic architecture within the Great Mosque of Cordoba . The Christian parts of the building are spread liberally around the building . It took us some time to locate the beautiful Mihrab that was constructed by Al-Hakam II in 979 CE, even then you have to look at it through metal gates constructed in the 16th century
The Mihrab is not only a place indicating the direction of prayer. The Mihrab at Cordoba is not just a simple niche but is created as a place to project, becoming a small octagonal room covered by a scallop shell dome. It rises up from a marble plinth which is surrounded by a Koranic surah and an inscription alluding to the creators of the work. At the top, on the wall panels, trefoil blind arches are found along with an abundant decoration of stylised plant motifs.
Its entrance is structured through a canted horseshoe arch where we find the mosaic decoration which links to the Byzantium tradition, produced by the craftsmen sent by Emperor Nicephorus II. Added to the richness provided by the mosaics are the boards of stylised plant motifs which display the thematic motif of the "tree of life".
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The Mihrab inside the Mezquita at Cordoba
It's difficult to find some of the original Islamic architecture within the Great Mosque of Cordoba . The Christian parts of the building are spread liberally around the building . It took us some time to locate the beautiful Mihrab that was constructed by Al-Hakam II in 979 CE, even then you have to look at it through metal gates constructed in the 16th century
The Mihrab is not only a place indicating the direction of prayer. The Mihrab at Cordoba is not just a simple niche but is created as a place to project, becoming a small octagonal room covered by a scallop shell dome. It rises up from a marble plinth which is surrounded by a Koranic surah and an inscription alluding to the creators of the work. At the top, on the wall panels, trefoil blind arches are found along with an abundant decoration of stylised plant motifs.
Its entrance is structured through a canted horseshoe arch where we find the mosaic decoration which links to the Byzantium tradition, produced by the craftsmen sent by Emperor Nicephorus II. Added to the richness provided by the mosaics are the boards of stylised plant motifs which display the thematic motif of the "tree of life".
THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MY STREAM.
I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD NOT FAVE A PHOTO
WITHOUT ALSO LEAVING A COMMENT .