AMMAN — "I've made up a word Islamesque as a direct challenge to the concept of Romanesque because Romanesque architecture is what in European art history comes before Gothic, " said Diana Darke at ...

Egypt holds deep historical significance for the Ismaili community, as it was the centre of the Fatimid Caliphate, which was governed by Ismaili Imams during the 10th and 11th centuries.

It’s well-known that Sicily, ruled for centuries by Arab Muslims and then Normans, boasts an extraordinary legacy of medieval Arab-Norman architecture.

49,383 sqm Sayyida Khadija Mosque blends Fatimid architecture with modern elements The Sayyida Khadija Mosque can accommodate 1,400 men in the main prayer hall, 1,325 worshippers in the outer ...

As a pioneering woman in architecture, her efforts extend beyond the physical restoration of monuments; she also advocates for inclusivity, sustainability, and empowerment in a field where women's ...

Some of the characterisations of Fatimid architecture, a movement developed in the Fatimid Caliphate in North Africa, which ended in the 12th century, include keel-shaped arches supported by columns, ...

Recognizing the best in contemporary architecture The AIA Architecture Award program celebrates the best contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type. These stunning projects ...

Esteemed Egyptian author Reem Bassiouney has been awarded the 2024 Sheikh Zayed Book Award in the literature category for her recent historical fiction novel ‘Al Halwani: The Fatimid Trilogy’. The ...

We have decided that the architectural style will reflect the community and their origins. The upcoming structures would feature the Fatimid architecture which has a distinct arch-like design.

Al-Hussein Mosque. Photo credit: Fadel Dawod / Getty Images It was created with an original Fatimid architectural structure, and later a minaret, with arabesque patterns popular in Islamic ...

For a team of architecture alumni at AUC, preserving Egypt’s heritage is vital to building a sustainable future. With collaboration from Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Salford, Laila ...

Built in the 12th century during the reign of the Fatimid Caliph Al-Amir bi-Ahkam Allah, the Al-Aqmar Mosque is now once again proudly welcoming visitors and worshippers with the completion of ...