Architecture in the Middle East
Find important architecture, shrines, mosques, temples, monuments, towers, and other buildings in the Middle East, including Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Jordan.
Architecture in the Middle East
Located in the cradle of civilization, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Lebanon, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates are home to historic temples and mosques, exquisite mosaics, and innovative modern construction.
Located in the cradle of civilization, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Lebanon, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates are home to historic temples and mosques, exquisite mosaics, and innovative modern construction.
Architecture in Iraq
US military personnel and relief workers have contributed these remarkable photographs of ancient ruins, mosques, palaces, and other great buildings in Babylon, Baghdad, and other parts of Iraq.
US military personnel and relief workers have contributed these remarkable photographs of ancient ruins, mosques, palaces, and other great buildings in Babylon, Baghdad, and other parts of Iraq.
Ancient Architecture of Babylon
A marine sergeant stationed in Iraq presents this breathtaking photo tour of the ancient architecture of Babylon.
A marine sergeant stationed in Iraq presents this breathtaking photo tour of the ancient architecture of Babylon.
Architecture in India and Pakistan
From Ajanta caves to the Taj Mahal, the architecture of India and Pakistan is rich and varied. To explore this vast land, including South Indian, Buddhist and Mughal temples and monuments, begin here.
From Ajanta caves to the Taj Mahal, the architecture of India and Pakistan is rich and varied. To explore this vast land, including South Indian, Buddhist and Mughal temples and monuments, begin here.
The Ancient Library of Celsus, Ephesus
The Library of Celsus was remarkable not only for its size and its beauty, but also for its clever and efficient design. Facts, photos and links.
The Library of Celsus was remarkable not only for its size and its beauty, but also for its clever and efficient design. Facts, photos and links.
Al Kadhimain Mosque in Baghdad, Iraq
Elaborate tilework covers the Al Kadhimain mosque in Baghdad's Al Kadhimain district.
Elaborate tilework covers the Al Kadhimain mosque in Baghdad's Al Kadhimain district.
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Architect Sedefkâr Mehmet A˙a designed the Blue Mosque to be as glorious and awe-inspiring as Istanbul's famous Hagia Sophia church.
Architect Sedefkâr Mehmet A˙a designed the Blue Mosque to be as glorious and awe-inspiring as Istanbul's famous Hagia Sophia church.
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia, or the Church of Holy Wisdom, is one of the few remaining great works of Byzantine architecture. For more than one thousand years, Hagia Sophia was the Cathedral of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Hagia Sophia, or the Church of Holy Wisdom, is one of the few remaining great works of Byzantine architecture. For more than one thousand years, Hagia Sophia was the Cathedral of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Dome of the Rock Mosque
Built in the seventh century, the Dome of the Rock Mosque is the oldest surviving example of Islamic architecture and today remains one of the most beautiful.
Built in the seventh century, the Dome of the Rock Mosque is the oldest surviving example of Islamic architecture and today remains one of the most beautiful.
War-Damaged Mosque in Baghdad
During his travels, Daniel B. Grünberg observed fifty mosques that had been damaged by bomb fragments and blasts during past warfare in Baghdad. This photograph was taken in May, 2001.
During his travels, Daniel B. Grünberg observed fifty mosques that had been damaged by bomb fragments and blasts during past warfare in Baghdad. This photograph was taken in May, 2001.