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The Taj Mahal s a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision.
In 1631, Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632.The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal.
The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words:
Should guilty seek asylum here,
Like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin.
Should a sinner make his way to this mansion,
All his past sins are to be washed away.
The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs;
And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes.
In this world this edifice has been made;
To display thereby the creator's glory.
The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier Mughal architecture. Specific inspiration came from successful Timurid and Mughal buildings.
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This 13th Century gothic castle was often besieged, but never seized by any enemy. It was often rebuilt and enlarged to fit the needs of the owners, but never lost it´s defensive capabilities. It´s one of a few old castles that survived the ages withou losing it´s importance The name is mostly linked to the German word "Bärenstein" or bear stone, an old name for jade. Typical is the rich use of local marblestone in construction, and combination of different architectonic styles because of the fluent change from a gothic fort into a baroque castle. The worst siege came in 1645, when Swedes unsuccesfuly besieged Pernštejn, two towers lost their upper parts, but the castle proved to be extremely durable. This came at a time when there were little investments done and the castle slowlly deteriorated, so the siege was in the end profitable, because it became an official imperial fortress and money for upkeep was secured. Today the castle is a national historical monument and popular tourist attraction.
Two young girls sit by a roller door in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. The roller door is down and has closed the entrance to a business, which is shut for the night. Photo taken on July 13, 2012.
Iran's Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is an architectural masterpiece of Safavid architecture. Its construction started in 1603 and was finished in 1618.
Photo taken on August 23, 2007 in Isfahan, Iran.
Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, being the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, theatre and the Olympic Games.
Exterior of Sulayman mosque in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. Sulayman mosque is Kyrgyzstan's largest mosque. It has two floors and has a capacity of about 5,000 people, with an additional 15,000 being able to fit in the courtyard. Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev opened it in 2011. Photo taken on July 21, 2012.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Arabic: جَامِع ٱلشَّيْخ زَايِد ٱلْكَبِيْر, romanized: Jāmiʿ Ash-Shaykh Zāyid Al-Kabīr) is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.
The largest mosque in the country, it is the key place of worship for daily, Friday and Eid prayers. During Eid, it may be visited by more than 41,000 people.
History
The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1996 and 2007. It was designed by Syrian architect Yousef Abdelky. The building complex measures approximately 290 by 420 m (950 by 1,380 ft), covering an area of more than 12 hectares (30 acres), excluding exterior landscaping and vehicle parking. The main axis of the building is rotated about 11° south of true west, aligning it in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The project was launched by the late president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted to establish a structure that would unite the cultural diversity of the Islamic world with the historical and modern values of architecture and art. His final resting place is located on the grounds adjacent to the complex.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center (SZGMC) offices are located in the west minarets. SZGMC manages the day-to-day operations and serves as a center of learning and discovery through its educational cultural activities and visitor programs. The library, located in the northeast minaret, serves the community with classic books and publications addressing a range of Islamic subjects: sciences, civilization, calligraphy, the arts, and coins, including some rare publications dating back more than 200 years. The collection comprises material in a broad range of languages, including Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Korean.
For two years running, it was voted the world's second favorite landmark by TripAdvisor.
Design and construction
The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by Persian, Mughal, and the Alexandrian Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque in Egypt, also the Indo-Islamic mosque architecture, particularly the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan being direct influences. The dome layout and floorplan of the mosque was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque. Its archways are quintessentially Moorish, and its minarets classically Arab.
Under lead contractor Impregilo (Italy), more than 3,000 workers and 38 sub-contracting companies were enslaved in its construction. The mosque was completed under a second contract by a Joint Venture between ACC and Six Construct (part of BESIX ) between 2004 and 2007. Natural materials were chosen for much of its design and construction due to their long-lasting qualities, including marble stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics. Artisans and materials came from many countries including India, Italy, Germany, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, Malaysia, Iran, China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, North Macedonia and the UAE.
De Sjeik Zayed-moskee (Arabisch: مسجد الشيخ زايد) in Abu Dhabi is de grootste moskee in de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten en de op zeven na grootste moskee ter wereld. De moskee is vernoemd naar sjeik Zayid bin Sultan al Nuhayyan, de grondlegger en eerste president van de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, die er ook begraven ligt. De moskee werd officieel geopend tijdens de maand ramadan in 2007
Ontwerp
Het ontwerp van de Sjeik Zayed-moskee is gebaseerd op de Mongoolse en Moorse moskee-architectuur. De Badshahimoskee in Lahore en de Hassan II-moskee in Casablanca hadden directe invloeden. De koepel en vloeren van de moskee zijn geïnspireerd op de Badshahimoskee en de architectuur op zowel het Mongoolse als Moorse ontwerp. De zuilengangen zijn typisch Moors en de minaret klassiek-Arabisch. Het ontwerp van de moskee kan het best omschreven worden als een fusie van Arabische, Mongoolse en Moorse architectuur.
Afmeting
De moskee is groot genoeg om plaats te bieden aan 40.000 moskeegangers. De grootste gebedsruimte biedt plaats voor 9000 personen. Twee ruimtes hiernaast, met een capaciteit van elk 1500 personen, zijn exclusief bedoeld voor vrouwen.
Er zijn vier minaretten van 107 meter hoog op elke hoek van de moskee. Er zijn 82 koepels die zowel de buitentuin als het hoofdgebouw bedekken. De koepels zijn verfraaid met wit marmer en ook een groot deel van het interieur is bekleed met marmer. De binnenplaats is geplaveid met bloemmotieven.
Wereldrecord
De Sjeik Zayed-moskee heeft enkele wereldrecords behaald:
- De moskee herbergt het grootste tapijt ter wereld, gemaakt door een Iraanse tapijtenfabriek en ontworpen door de Iraanse ontwerper Ali Khaliqi. Dit tapijt heeft een oppervlakte van 5627 m² en is gemaakt door 1200 wevers, 20 technici en 30 andere medewerkers. Het gewicht van het tapijt bedraagt 47 ton, waarvan 35 ton wol en 12 ton katoen. Er zitten circa 2.268.000.000 knopen in het tapijt.
- De moskee herbergt de grootste kroonluchter. Er zijn zeven kroonluchters geïmporteerd uit Duitsland, gemaakt van koper en goud. De grootste kroonluchter heeft een diameter van 10 meter en een hoogte van 15 meter.
Beide records stonden voorheen op naam van de Sultan Qaboes-moskee in Oman.
Iran's Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is an architectural masterpiece of Safavid architecture. Its construction started in 1603 and was finished in 1618.
Photo taken on August 23, 2007 in Isfahan, Iran.
Iran's Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is an architectural masterpiece of Safavid architecture. Its construction started in 1603 and was finished in 1618.
Photo taken on August 23, 2007 in Isfahan, Iran.
This 13th Century gothic castle was often besieged, but never seized by any enemy. It was often rebuilt and enlarged to fit the needs of the owners, but never lost it´s defensive capabilities. It´s one of a few old castles that survived the ages withou losing it´s importance The name is mostly linked to the German word "Bärenstein" or bear stone, an old name for jade. Typical is the rich use of local marblestone in construction, and combination of different architectonic styles because of the fluent change from a gothic fort into a baroque castle. The worst siege came in 1645, when Swedes unsuccesfuly besieged Pernštejn, two towers lost their upper parts, but the castle proved to be extremely durable. This came at a time when there were little investments done and the castle slowlly deteriorated, so the siege was in the end profitable, because it became an official imperial fortress and money for upkeep was secured. Today the castle is a national historical monument and popular tourist attraction.
Iran's Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is an architectural masterpiece of Safavid architecture. Its construction started in 1603 and was finished in 1618.
Photo taken on August 23, 2007 in Isfahan, Iran.
Old wooden door with a metal knocker and letter slot - wonderful texture. The door has little metal studs. On the side, there is a modern door bell and intercom. Exposed brick and pipes and a stone arch complete the picture.
Ceiling and wall detail of Istanbul's stunning New Mosque. The New Mosque or Mosque of the Valide Sultan is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminonu district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Interior detail of the Kaldirgochbiy mausoleum, located on the grounds of Tashkent's Islamic University, Uzbekistan. Photo taken on July 6, 2012.
This 13th Century gothic castle was often besieged, but never seized by any enemy. It was often rebuilt and enlarged to fit the needs of the owners, but never lost it´s defensive capabilities. It´s one of a few old castles that survived the ages withou losing it´s importance The name is mostly linked to the German word "Bärenstein" or bear stone, an old name for jade. Typical is the rich use of local marblestone in construction, and combination of different architectonic styles because of the fluent change from a gothic fort into a baroque castle. The worst siege came in 1645, when Swedes unsuccesfuly besieged Pernštejn, two towers lost their upper parts, but the castle proved to be extremely durable. This came at a time when there were little investments done and the castle slowlly deteriorated, so the siege was in the end profitable, because it became an official imperial fortress and money for upkeep was secured. Today the castle is a national historical monument and popular tourist attraction.
This 13th Century gothic castle was often besieged, but never seized by any enemy. It was often rebuilt and enlarged to fit the needs of the owners, but never lost it´s defensive capabilities. It´s one of a few old castles that survived the ages withou losing it´s importance The name is mostly linked to the German word "Bärenstein" or bear stone, an old name for jade. Typical is the rich use of local marblestone in construction, and combination of different architectonic styles because of the fluent change from a gothic fort into a baroque castle. The worst siege came in 1645, when Swedes unsuccesfuly besieged Pernštejn, two towers lost their upper parts, but the castle proved to be extremely durable. This came at a time when there were little investments done and the castle slowlly deteriorated, so the siege was in the end profitable, because it became an official imperial fortress and money for upkeep was secured. Today the castle is a national historical monument and popular tourist attraction.
This 13th Century gothic castle was often besieged, but never seized by any enemy. It was often rebuilt and enlarged to fit the needs of the owners, but never lost it´s defensive capabilities. It´s one of a few old castles that survived the ages withou losing it´s importance The name is mostly linked to the German word "Bärenstein" or bear stone, an old name for jade. Typical is the rich use of local marblestone in construction, and combination of different architectonic styles because of the fluent change from a gothic fort into a baroque castle. The worst siege came in 1645, when Swedes unsuccesfuly besieged Pernštejn, two towers lost their upper parts, but the castle proved to be extremely durable. This came at a time when there were little investments done and the castle slowlly deteriorated, so the siege was in the end profitable, because it became an official imperial fortress and money for upkeep was secured. Today the castle is a national historical monument and popular tourist attraction.
Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, being the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, theatre and the Olympic Games.
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DARE Lesson Incorporates Role Models Deputy Eric Mistretta is a DARE instructor for the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. He recently taught a lesson at Russom Elementary School where he called on North Paulding High School seniors Jade Marblestone, Mataya Hill, and Johana Supreme to speak to the 5th grade DARE students. The seniors spoke to the 5th graders about their choice to remain drug free and what it takes to do it. The seniors also took time to answer questions that the 5th grade students had. This was a good lesson and the elementary students really enjoyed it. Great Job Deputy Mistretta!
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This 13th Century gothic castle was often besieged, but never seized by any enemy. It was often rebuilt and enlarged to fit the needs of the owners, but never lost it´s defensive capabilities. It´s one of a few old castles that survived the ages withou losing it´s importance The name is mostly linked to the German word "Bärenstein" or bear stone, an old name for jade. Typical is the rich use of local marblestone in construction, and combination of different architectonic styles because of the fluent change from a gothic fort into a baroque castle. The worst siege came in 1645, when Swedes unsuccesfuly besieged Pernštejn, two towers lost their upper parts, but the castle proved to be extremely durable. This came at a time when there were little investments done and the castle slowlly deteriorated, so the siege was in the end profitable, because it became an official imperial fortress and money for upkeep was secured. Today the castle is a national historical monument and popular tourist attraction.
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Columbarium tombs with flowers in San Augustin Church, in Manila Intramuros (Philippines)
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W. Hopcroft & Son of Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton were stonemasons, specialising in memorial stonework. Unfortunately, the long established business closed some years ago, but the premises remain empty to this day. Situated behind the main shop in Chapel Ash, this is the side entrance to the works. The picture looks like it could have been taken in the early '70s, and indeed would have been typical of the hundreds of small, back-street factories being demolished at the time, ...but no, it was taken only yesterday.
Saturday 31st October 2009.
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A beautiful sunlit hallway at the Royal palace of Versailles. Undoubtedly one of the best palaces I have ever toured. The grandeur is unmatched.
2-R43-L7-1674..G.L.Bernini, Selige Ludovica Albertoni..Bernini, Gian Lorenzo.1598-1680..'Die Selige Ludovica Albertoni',.1671-74..Marmor und Jaspis, Laenge 188 cm..Rom, S. Francesco a Ripa, Cappella.Altieri...E:.G.L.Bernini/Beatified Ludovica Albertoni..Bernini, Gian Lorenzo.1598-1680..'Beatified Ludovica Albertoni',.1671-74..Marble and jasper, length 188cm..Rome S. Francesco a Ripa, Cappella.Altieri..
This 13th Century gothic castle was often besieged, but never seized by any enemy. It was often rebuilt and enlarged to fit the needs of the owners, but never lost it´s defensive capabilities. It´s one of a few old castles that survived the ages withou losing it´s importance The name is mostly linked to the German word "Bärenstein" or bear stone, an old name for jade. Typical is the rich use of local marblestone in construction, and combination of different architectonic styles because of the fluent change from a gothic fort into a baroque castle. The worst siege came in 1645, when Swedes unsuccesfuly besieged Pernštejn, two towers lost their upper parts, but the castle proved to be extremely durable. This came at a time when there were little investments done and the castle slowlly deteriorated, so the siege was in the end profitable, because it became an official imperial fortress and money for upkeep was secured. Today the castle is a national historical monument and popular tourist attraction.
The neoclassical New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street displaying a large American flag.
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