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Almohad Architecture
Almohad architecture corresponds to a period from the 12th to early 13th centuries when the Almohad Caliphate, Almohads ruled over the western Maghreb (present-day Morocco and western Algeria) and al-Andalus (a large part of present-day Spain and southern Portugal). It was an important phase in the consolidation of a regional Moorish architecture, Moorish (or western Islamic) architecture shared across these territories, continuing some of the trends of the preceding Almoravid dynasty, Almoravid period and of Almoravid architecture. General Along with the Almoravid dynasty, Almoravid period preceding it, the Almohad period is considered one of the most formative stages of Moroccan architecture, Moroccan and Moorish architecture, establishing many of the forms and motifs that were refined in subsequent centuries. The main sites of Almohad architecture and art include Fes, Morocco, Fes, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Rabat, and Seville, as well as important mosques in Taza and Tinmel. Comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koutoubia Minaret DSCF8275
The Kutubiyya Mosque or Koutoubia Mosque ( ) is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. It is located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh, near the Jemaa el-Fnaa market place, and is flanked by large gardens. The mosque was founded in 1147 by the Almohad Caliphate, Almohad Caliphate, caliph Abd al-Mu'min right after he conquered Marrakesh from the Almoravid dynasty, Almoravids. A second version of the mosque was entirely rebuilt by Abd al-Mu'min around 1158, with Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, Ya'qub al-Mansur possibly finalizing construction of the minaret around 1195. This second mosque is the structure that stands today. It is an important example of Almohad architecture and of Moroccan architecture, Moroccan mosque architecture generally. The minaret tower, in height, is decorated with varying geometric arch motifs and topped by a spire and metal orbs. It likely inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat, which were built sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
