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The pointed arch enclosing the gate is decorated withmuqarnascorbels and a geometrically patterned plaiting.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The gate is enclosed by a pointed arch decorated withmuqarnascorbels and a plaiting with elegant geometric patterns.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Amuqarnasis a three-dimensional architectural decoration composed of niche-like elements arranged in tiers.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Stucco, decorations with cut mirrors andmuqarnashave made this part of the house much more prominent.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Its marble and granite columns carry diamond-cut and "muqarnas" capitals.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The inner space of the dome is decorated bymuqarnas.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The terms mocrabe andmuqarnasare similar and may be used interchangeably at times, butmuqarnasdo not necessarily have stalactite formations.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The arcosolium is delimited by two double columns that protrude from the upper frieze or cornice, which is adorned with decorative corbels calledmuqarnas.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.All the domes were built alike, except for the "mihrab" dome, which has an elaboratemuqarnasbase and twelve small openings.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The phenomenon ofmuqarnasdomes, in particular, is an example.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.To the right of the "mihrab" is the plain marble "minbar" with amuqarnaslintel above its doorway.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Remains ofmuqarnascomposition in the northern part of the monument and elements of the interior of an attached area testify it.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The domes on both flanks are borne onmuqarnaspendentives.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The "mihrab" is located below a series if "muqarnas" formations and is defined by marble mosaics, while the "minbar" is made of white marble.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The main entrance is a deep recess, crowned by amuqarnascresting, panelled with marble and richly patterned.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The half-domed vault of the central archway is ornamented withmuqarnaswork in stucco, now in a crude form.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.However, the lower half of the structure has an octagonal plan, which transforms into a square at the upper half with the help ofmuqarnas.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.It is equally decorated with amuqarnasniche, joggled voussoirs and interlocking geometric designs.
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