Islamic Architecture Crossword

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  1. 3. The main prayer hall in a mosque where worshippers gather
  2. 5. Building where an important person is buried
  3. 6. Round roof shape on top of many mosques and tombs
  4. 8. Open space in the middle of a building or palace
  5. 10. Repeating carved roof decoration made of small niche-like shapes
  6. 14. Mosque Famous mosque in Istanbul known for its large central dome
  7. 15. A decorative entrance gate often used in Persian and Mughal buildings
  8. 17. Tall tower next to a mosque
  9. 18. Direction Muslims face during prayer, often indicated in mosques
  10. 19. A room with a high curved ceiling
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  1. 1. Decorative system using repeating geometric shapes and patterns
  2. 2. Fancy writing used as decoration in Islamic buildings
  3. 3. II Ottoman sultan who commissioned the famous Topkapi Palace
  4. 4. Curved architectural feature used in doors and halls
  5. 7. Material commonly used in Mughal tombs for its white appearance
  6. 9. Mahal White marble tomb in India, very famous
  7. 11. Famous palace in Spain built by Muslim rulers
  8. 12. Type of decorative stone lattice used to let light and air through walls
  9. 13. Sinan Ottoman architect who designed many domes and imperial buildings
  10. 16. Jahan Mughal emperor who ordered the building of the Taj Mahal