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The Blue Qur'an is one of the most famous manuscripts. It is thirty-one by forty-one centimeters. Each folio is m
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An armor piece belonging to Emperor Shah Jahan on the Mughal Empire, gifted from Saif Khan. Made of steel, iron, and leather and has a gold plate at the center with inscriptions about God.
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A shield from the Mughal empire made during the 18th century. The steel shield has a gold rim which has scenes of nature as well as hunters hunting their prey
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The sheath and hilt of the Topkapi Emerald Dagger are golden and adorned with numerous diamonds and emeralds - particularly three large emeralds on the handle. The sheath has an enameled flower motif, the pummel has a hidden watch, and a gold chain with an emerald at the tip is attached to the handle.
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A drinking bowl with a series of
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Jeweled dagger from the court of Mahmud I. It has a huge emerald in the hilt.
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This is an Islamic timepiece made of gold and silver with vegetal engraving.
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This tower was built as part of the ramparts in the walled city of Sousse.
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This is a pistol which is believed to have belonged to Mahmud I. The gun is inlaid with gold and is embellished with jewels.
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A pair of gold earrings that are crescent-shaped with mushroom-shaped figures bordering the outside. On the inside of each earring are two birds facing each other sculpted out of gold wire.
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A video explaining how filigree is made and its history.
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A pair of gold crescent-shaped earrings with half spheres and gold pearls. The earrings have eyelets which suggest they were accompanied by pearls/
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This image showcases the exterior of the Sehzade Mosque. Featuring its dome structure and minarets, the image highlights the smaller scale of the mosque in relation to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
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Also known as the "pink mosque", known for its stained glass windows and colorful tile work.
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The Alhambra Palace was created during the Nasrid dynasty control in Islamic rule of Spain. This image provides an overview of the layout and structure of the complex.
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A stained glass window in the Selimiye Mosque.
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A closeup of the tile-work of the Muqarnas dome.
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Stained Glass Window depicting the Last Supper.
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Stained Glass Window from Hagia Sophia.
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The Muqarnas Dome of the Alhambra Hall of the Abencerrajes is an exquisite example of the intricate Islamic art of muqarnas, a form of ornamental vaulting. The dome is composed of small stucco cells, each decorated with a tile that is further adorned with geometric and floral designs. The overall effect is a mesmerizing, seemingly infinite web of patterns and shapes that are both visually stunning and mathematically precise.
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an alternate angle of the stained-glass windows above the Mihrab in the Kilic Ali Pasha Mosque.
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Stained-glass windows above the Mihrab in the Kilic Ali Pasha Mosque.
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This Sasanian plate shows a simurgh, a Persian mythical creature with the head of a dog and the body of a peacock. A simurgh similar to this one is displayed on the Mshatta façade.
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This is a blueprint look at the construction of the ribat from an aerial view.
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This image is the façade of the National Museum of Damascus, which is the façade of Qasr al-Hayr West.