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Construction in stone of alternating colours
Ablaq (Arabic: أبلق; particolored; literally 'piebald') is an architectural technique involving alternating or fluctuating rows of light and dark stone
Ablaq
Former palace in Cairo, Egypt
The Ablaq Palace (Arabic: قصر الأبلق, romanized: Qaṣr al-Ablaq, lit. 'Striped Palace') was an important palace complex located in the Citadel of Cairo
Ablaq_Palace
Medieval Islamic-era fortification in Egypt
the Ablaq Palace (Qasr al-Ablaq; sometimes translated as the "Striped Palace"), built in 1313–1314. Its name derived from the red-and-black ablaq masonry
Cairo_Citadel
elaborate interior decoration, and distinctive masonry techniques such as Ablaq, Damascene architecture embodies both aesthetic refinement and environmental
Damascene_architecture
Wedge-shaped element used in building an arch or vault
architectural traditions, the voussoirs are often in alternating colours (ablaq), which is also found sometimes in Romanesque architecture. Leading into
Voussoir
Building style in Egypt from late 19th to 20th centuries
elaborate stone carving and polychrome stone finishes, particularly in ablaq. The Neo-Mamluk style blended modern western European architectural ideas
Neo-Mamluk_architecture
Finely dressed stone and associated masonry
has learned the lessons of Freemasonry and who lives an upstanding life. Ablaq Dimension stone Opus quadratum Stone veneer Reich, Ronny; Katzenstein, Hannah
Ashlar
Takiyya in Damascus, Syria
commissioned by Suleiman before his death). It was built on the site of the former Ablaq Palace, which was constructed by Sultan Baybars. Although not the first
Sulaymaniyya_Takiyya
Palace, Museum in Damascus, Syria
Archaeology at the University of Wales Lampeter, stated that the use of ablaq (alternating courses of white limestone and black basalt) in this building
Al-Azm_Palace
Building style of 13th–16th century in the Middle East
and is recorded in some of Baybars' early monuments, such as the Qasr Ablaq (Ablaq Palace) that he built for himself in Damascus (no longer extant). Some
Mamluk_architecture
City and Governorate in Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
The walls were also mentioned by Yaqut as possible vestiges of Qasr al-Ablaq. In later years, the Tayma oasis became a rest stop on the pilgrimage route
Tayma
Historic mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia
weather conditions, enhancing both comfort and functionality. The distinctive Ablaq pattern of the arches was preserved, maintaining continuity with the design
Prophet's_Mosque
Historic monument and mausoleum in Damascus, Syria
Baybars died unexpectedly in July 1277 in his palace (called al-Qasr al-Ablaq) in Damascus after drinking a poisoned cup that was intended for someone
Zahiriyya_Library
Joint that interlocks blocks
al-Hayr al-Sharqi. In Mamluk architecture, joggling is usually combined with ablaq (alternating colors). Joggling also characterizes Ottoman architecture in
Joggle_(architecture)
Mosque in Homs, Syria
Hospital, and 300 metres (980 ft) from the souk at ash-Shouhada Square. Mamluk ablaq-style stonework is used in the courtyard. The old cemetery, which at one
Khalid_ibn_al-Walid_Mosque
School or college, often providing an Islamic education
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Madrasa
Building in Fatih, Istanbul
a dome, which is surrounded by a frieze of zigzag-shaped leaves in the ablaq decorative technique. There are pointed-arch niches on each side of the
Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Bathhouse
Hagia_Sophia_Hurrem_Sultan_Bathhouse
Arabic concept for emotional state caused by music or recitation
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Tarab
Type of roadside inn
onward, were of typical layout but built with local decoration such as ablaq masonry and carved stone details. Their street façades often had alcoves
Caravanserai
Origin of the term "Arab"
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Etymology_of_Arab
Mosque in Adana, Turkey
and the decorative ablaq in the arches The mihrab of the mosque Details in the pillars of mosque, including red and white ablaq in the arches and muqarnas
Sabancı_Merkez_Mosque
Place of public bathing common in Muslim societies
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Hammam
Mosque in Sanaa, Yemen
connected due to the alternating layers of colored materials, which is an ablaq technique, predating Islam within the region. This structure first served
Great_Mosque_of_Sanaa
City in Palestine
Tell al-Muntar). Some of the older buildings in Gaza's Old City use the ablaq style of decoration, which features alternating layers of red and white
Gaza_City
Type of interior garden or house
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Riad_(architecture)
6th-century Arabian poet who converted to Judaism
Medina), built by his grandfather 'Adiya and called, from its mixed color, al-Ablaq. It was situated on a high hill and was a stopping-place for travelers to
Samaw'al_ibn_'Adiya
Islamic building in Al-Aqsa, Jerusalem
windows. Interior areas Interior of the dome View of the circular inner ablaq arcade around the dome The inner ambulatory, with the octagonal arcade and
Dome_of_the_Rock
Form of rhymed prose in Arabic literature
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Saj'
Armenian monastery
detailed tympanum above the portal of the zhamatun, an adaptation of Seljukid ablaq stonework Church of the Holy Mother of God (1201) Dome of church of the
Harich_Monastery
Mosque in Damascus, Syria
within the building premises. Syria portal Islam portal Architecture portal Ablaq Great Mosque of Aleppo List of the oldest mosques in the world Religious
Umayyad_Mosque
Wit and humor in Arab culture
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Arab_humor
State in Egypt, Hejaz and Syria (1250–1517)
with stone-carving and colored marble paneling and mosaics (including ablaq) replacing stucco as the most dominant architectural decoration. Monumental
Mamluk_Sultanate
Decorative pattern, characteristic of Muslim art
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Arabesque
Local council in Israel
terraces. The walls enclosing the palace were built of dolomite blocks in ablaq (alternating) masonry of yellow ochre and cream-colored stones. The entryway
Deir_Hanna
Architectural styles of buildings associated with Islam
most eclectic and extravagant stone-carving in the region. Syrian-style ablaq striped marble also appears on some entrance portals in Konya. Anatolian
Islamic_architecture
City in Lebanon
construction and for decorative effects on elevations and around openings (the ablaq technique of alternating light and dark stone courses). Bearing walls were
Tripoli,_Lebanon
Oldest castle in the world
Entrance to the Throne Hall: an iwan with ablaq masonry
Citadel_of_Aleppo
14th-century Arabic sex education manuscript
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Nawadir_al-Ayk
City in western Syria, ancient Emesa
Mosque reflects the city’s local architectural traditions, incorporating Ablaq masonry and black stone, features also evident in the city’s mosques and
Homs
Collection of Middle Eastern folk tales
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One_Thousand_and_One_Nights
Islamic religious shrine
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Maqam_(shrine)
Style of Arabic script
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Kufic
Mosque in Cairo, Egypt
trees and other greenery. This mosque is the first example of the use of ablaq in Cairo, a striped pattern seen here in stone, which later became a popular
Mosque_of_al-Zahir_Baybars
Place of prayer for Muslims in Egypt
the mausoleum, possibly to enhance its visual effect. The façade features ablaq stonework (alternating dark and light stone) and the entrance portal is
Funerary complex of Sultan Qaytbay
Funerary_complex_of_Sultan_Qaytbay
Artistic practice of calligraphy in Islamic contexts
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Islamic_calligraphy
Arabic-speaking pre-Sephardic Jewish communities of the Middle East
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Musta'arabi_Jews
Form of poetry
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Arabic_poetry
Medieval Mamluk-era structure in Cairo, Egypt
19th-century Sufi lodge's theatre. The walls of the madrasa are made of ablaq (two-coloured) stone, around a central sahn around which were large iwans
Madrasa_of_Amir_Sunqur_Sa'di
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Religion in pre-Islamic Arabia
Religion_in_pre-Islamic_Arabia
Castle in Dumat Al-Jandal, Saudi Arabia
Zenobia is said to have remarked, "Marid has rebelled, and Ablaq has glorified" — Ablaq being the fortress at Tayma. In 633 CE, Khalid ibn al-Walid annexed
Marid_Castle
Arab ruler of northern Palestine (1689/90–1775)
Tiberias. Daher built a mosque in the town center, characterized by its use of ablaq (alternating bands), typical of Daher's building works. While there have
Daher_al-Umar
Fortress in Tripoli, Lebanon
Mamluk military architecture. The tower features a distinctive portico with ablaq (alternating black-and-white ashlar stone stripes) and incorporates repurposed
Barsbay_Tower
Historic architectural complex and UNESCO World Heritage site in Pisa, Italy
pulpit in the President room The Pisa Griffin in the Chapter room Chapel Ablaq Architecture of cathedrals and great churches Cathedrals in Italy Late medieval
Piazza_dei_Miracoli
Legendary bird in Middle Eastern mythology
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Roc_(mythology)
Historical mosque in Tunis, Tunisia
decorative blind arches and niches, pilasters, and polychrome mosaic or ablaq stonework in red, white, and black stone. The arches and windows have horseshoe
Al-Zaytuna_Mosque
Sultan of Egypt and Syria from 1260 to 1277
has a wealth of manuscripts in various branches of knowledge to this day. Ablaq Bahri dynasty Cumania Cuman people Kipchak people Mosque of al-Zahir Baybars
Baybars
Gateway to Al-Aqsa, Jerusalem
semi-dome. The semi-dome has a gently pointed arch, and its voussoir has ablaq (alternating) masonry of red and beige bricks. It also contains five rows
Cotton_Merchants'_Gate
Mosque in Cairo, Egypt
madrasa units and with their own smaller courtyards. They are framed in ablaq stonework, bands of stone inscriptions, and colored mosaics. It is possible
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
Mosque-Madrasa_of_Sultan_Hasan
Process of growing Arab influence on non-Arab populations
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Arabization
Type of Middle Eastern dance
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Belly_dance
Pious complex in Cairo, Egypt
entrance portal consists of a rounded arch that encloses a pointed arch with ablaq-striped voussoirs, spandrels with geometric motifs, and a grilled double
Qalawun_complex
Moroccan waterproof plaster
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Tadelakt
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Arab_cinema
Geometric pattern characteristic of Muslim art
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Islamic_geometric_patterns
Book by Usāmah ibn Munqidh
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Kitab_al-I'tibar
Traditional elongated cloak-like garment
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Kaftan
Breed of pigeon
in which the males are always paler colored than the females. 1. Blue (Ablaq), bar (Khodr) or check (Bhalles), 2. Black (Msawad) 3. Ash red (Mawardi-rose
Dewlap_(pigeon)
Historic mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon
black and white stone, or ablaq. The arched projection may be a later addition that was built in front of the older ablaq portal. Inside, the first hall
Taynal_Mosque
stone decoration around its entrance portals and its mihrab. Syrian-style ablaq striped marble also appears on the entrance portal of the Karatay Medrese
Turkish_art
Historic monument in Mardin, Turkey
below it through the use of squinches sculpted into muqarnas corners with ablaq (two-coloured) stonework around them. The mosque is well-lit thanks to many
Sultan_Isa_Medrese
Historical building and museum in Sidon, Lebanon
where regular guests were received. The interior features typical bichrome ablaq ornamentation, consisting of alternating rows of differently colored stonework
Debbane_Palace
Poetry and music genre
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Muwashshah
Geometric patterns in Islamic architecture
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Girih
Old city section found in many North African cities
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Medina_quarter
Historical city center of Hebron, Palestine
decorated with ornamental motifs such as muqarnas (stalactites or alveoles), ablaq (inlaid coloured marble panels), monumental inscriptions, etc." UNESCO Nomination
Old_City_of_Hebron
Mode in Arabic music
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Arabic_maqam
Type of pale building stone
limestone, light-colored with reddish bands. In Jerusalem it was used for ablaq-style multi-colored masonry by the Mamluks. Mizzi yahudi ("Jewish stone")
Jerusalem_stone
Weaponry of the Mughal Empire
average bow. Feathers used for arrows were frequently mixed black and white (ablaq) while the arrowhead was ordinarily of steel although the Bhils used bone
Mughal_weapons
Siege of Damascus by the Timurid Empire
Umayyad Mosque in March 1401, and many others including the Baibars' al-Ablaq Palace (The Striped Palace), where the current Tekkiye Mosque is located
Siege_of_Damascus_(1400)
Early Arabic scripts
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Hijazi_script
15th-century Arabic erotic literature by Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Nefzawi
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The_Perfumed_Garden
Form of Arabic poetry
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Qasida
Architectural element
Minaret Minbar Qibla Zarih Decorations (For overview, see Islamic ornament) Ablaq Āina-kāri Alfiz Arabesque Banna'i Girih Girih tiles Haft-rang Islamic calligraphy
Lambrequin_arch
(1525–1526) Lutf Pasha (1526–1528) Isa Bey Pasha Chenderli (1528–1531) Mustafa Ablaq Pasha (1531–1534) Lutf Pasha (1534–1535) Isa Bey Pasha Chenderli (1535)
List_of_rulers_of_Damascus
Ethnic Arabs who adhere to Islam
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Arab_Muslims
Architecture associated with the Seljuks of Rum (Anatolia)
stone decoration around its entrance portals and its mihrab. Syrian-style ablaq striped marble also appears on the entrance portal of the Karatay Medrese
Anatolian_Seljuk_architecture
Small fortification
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Ribat
Monumental throne hall in Cairo, Egypt
built several other major structures in the surrounding area such as the Ablaq Palace and the Mosque of al-Nasir Muhammad (the only structure still standing
Great_Iwan
Anthology of ancient Arabic poems
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Mufaddaliyat
Islamic architecture of the Umayyad period (661–750 AD)
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Umayyad_architecture
England and France Cathedral diagram Clerestory Rose window Triforium Vault Ablaq Gargoyle Grotesque Labours of the Months Stained glass British and Irish
Architecture of cathedrals and great churches
Architecture_of_cathedrals_and_great_churches
Domes in religious architecture in the Late Middle Ages
An apparently wooden dome from 1334 in a reception hall of the Qasr al-Ablaq palace of Al-Nasir Muhammad at Cairo Citadel is known from drawings of the
Late_medieval_domes
Historic late medieval Mosque and Madrasa in Egypt
period. The walls are enlivened by alternating colored stone (known as ablaq). The sabil (a fountain or pavilion for water) in the middle of the courtyard
Funerary complex of Sultan Barquq
Funerary_complex_of_Sultan_Barquq
Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon
of the mosque. The square shape of the mosque, its five-cupola roof, the ablaq decoration of the entrance and the muqarnas detailing of the windows are
Emir_Assaf_Mosque
Book by Abu Tammam
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Kitab_al-Hamasah
Domes in religious architecture in the Early Middle Ages
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Early_medieval_domes
Mosque in Cairo, Egypt
Jerusalem (c. 1338). A small lunette panel of Iznik tiles inserted into the ablaq masonry over the doorway was probably added during an Ottoman restoration
Mosque_of_Ulmas_al-Hajib
Egyptian palace
quarter in the Citadel (which contained the sultan's own palace, the Qasr Ablaq, which overlooked the amirs' palaces below) and in the areas around it.
Palace_of_Yashbak
Cairo 14th century Palace of Manjak al Yusufi al Silahdar, Cairo 1313 Ablaq Palace built by Al-Nasir Muhammad in the Citadel of Cairo Other associated
List_of_palaces
14th-century Arab poet
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Safi_al-Din_al-Hilli
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