The Significance of the Great Mecca Masjid The Religious significance of the cities of Mecca and Madina sticks out a mile. The Great Mosque of Mecca or the Grand Mosque of Mecca, locally known as the Masjid al-Haram, literally translates to the Sacred Mosque, is of immense religious significance to the Muslims. Located in the […]
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White as the sun, blue as the sea, and enthralling as legends from the past. Mykonos, like the rest of the Cycladic islands, has a distinct architectural style based on simple materials and lines. Its structures were built to meet the demands of the original occupants, but now they blend seamlessly with the Aegean Sea’s
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In the center of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer in Rajasthan was once a princely realm and a major commerce hub during the Middle Ages. The city is often called the “Golden City,” and its architecture is characterized by yellow sandstone. The city is a puddle of golden yellow color, and Jaisalmer’s architectural legacy is shaped
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Once an inseparable partner and witness in the lives of the Natukottai Chettiars, their lifestyle, rituals, and customs, over 10,000 palatial Chettinad Mansions now suffer desolation in the ghosted towns of the Chettinad Region. With around one-fifth of the mansions wiped off, the remaining are either awaiting demolition or renovation, while a small percentage of
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If the Architecture of Aarhus isn’t already on your radar, it should be. Aarhus, a design lover’s oasis with historical buildings dating back to the 18th century, midcentury modern architecture, independent boutiques selling goods by local makers, and a massive new waterfront neighbourhood anchored by futuristic apartment buildings, was founded by the Vikings around 1,000
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Bundi: A Historical Town India is home to a diverse group of people. However, India’s civilization dates back over 4,500 years, making Indian culture one of the oldest in the world. Every place has a unique culture of its own. Among the many facets of Indian culture are language, religion, food, and the arts. Indian
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Introduction Architecture in Palestine is tied to the history of the state, precisely to the geographical position, religious significance, and political events of Palestine. It is rather incontrovertible to use the term Architecture in Palestine rather than Palestinian Architecture, due to the overlapping of various architectural styles found in the structures in Palestine, mainly because
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Varanasi is also well known as Kashi. The name, Kashi comes from the Sanskrit word काशि, which means ‘where the cosmic light collects in a circle’ or ‘illumination’. Varanasi Uttar Pradesh, it is regarded as the holiest of the Sapta Puris. Kashi has long been associated with Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and was also invaded
Introduction The Revitalization of Muharraq project involves the rehabilitation of the historic areas of Muharraq city, rooted in its former pearling trade located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. From an innocent initial intervention in the early 21st century by Sheikha Mai Al Khalifa to restore a cultural majlis in one of her family properties in
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Introduction Soaring summer heat and humidity compels you to search for a place to spend a few days in peace near the cool water. And what can beat a beach destination when it comes to cooling down oneself? Hence, the choice is sorted. It must be a beach heaven. Beaches are also perfect for summer
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