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Mahabat Maqbara Mausoleum A smashing blend of Gothic and Islamic ornamentation,truely a architectural dream. Construction began in 1878 and it was … [Read more...] about Mahabat Maqbara Mausoleum

Official statement on Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, part of the property “Historic Areas of Istanbul,” is inscribed on the World Heritage List … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia

Castle of the Moors in Sintra, Portugal. (10th Century) Its first walls were probably built during the Cordoba Caliphate period (929-1031 AD), … [Read more...] about Castle of the Moors in Sintra, Portugal

Hagia Sophia – Church of Divine Wisdom The first stone of the third Hagia Sophia was laid on 23 February, just forty-one days after the Theodosian … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia

Citadel of Erbil in #Kurdistan one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited human settlements. The Erbil Citadel, locally called Qelat (Kurdish: … [Read more...] about Citadel of Erbil

Built in the 18th century, this is one of the oldest buildings in Hattfjelldal Norland, Norway. it looks like it’s about to walk away (Photo by Elin … [Read more...] about A Walking House