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Construction in stone of alternating colours
Ablaq (Arabic: أبلق; particolored; literally 'piebald') is an architectural technique involving alternating or fluctuating rows of light and dark stone
Ablaq
Medieval Islamic-era fortification in Egypt
the Ablaq Palace (Qasr al-Ablaq; sometimes translated as the "Striped Palace"), built in 1313–1314. Its name derived from the red-and-black ablaq masonry
Cairo_Citadel
Former palace in Cairo, Egypt
The Ablaq Palace (Arabic: قصر الأبلق, romanized: Qaṣr al-Ablaq, lit. 'Striped Palace') was an important palace located in the Citadel of Cairo, Egypt.
Ablaq_Palace
elaborate interior decoration, and distinctive masonry techniques such as Ablaq, Damascene architecture embodies both aesthetic refinement and environmental
Damascene_architecture
Building style of 13th–16th century in the Middle East
and is recorded in some of Baybars' early monuments, such as the Qasr Ablaq (Ablaq Palace) that he built for himself in Damascus (no longer extant). Some
Mamluk_architecture
Wedge-shaped element used in building an arch or vault
architectural traditions, the voussoirs are often in alternating colours (ablaq), which is also found sometimes in Romanesque architecture. Leading into
Voussoir
Mosque in Homs, Syria
Hospital, and 300 metres (980 ft) from the souk at ash-Shouhada Square. Mamluk ablaq-style stonework is used in the courtyard. The old cemetery, which at one
Khalid_ibn_al-Walid_Mosque
Building style in Egypt from late 19th to 20th centuries
elaborate stone carving and polychrome stone finishes, particularly in ablaq. The Neo-Mamluk style blended modern western European architectural ideas
Neo-Mamluk_architecture
Historic monument and mausoleum in Damascus, Syria
Baybars died unexpectedly in July 1277 in his palace (called al-Qasr al-Ablaq) in Damascus after drinking a poisoned cup that was intended for someone
Zahiriyya_Library
Finely dressed stone and associated masonry
has learned the lessons of Freemasonry and who lives an upstanding life. Ablaq Dimension stone Opus quadratum Stone veneer Reich, Ronny; Katzenstein, Hannah
Ashlar
Palace, Museum in Damascus, Syria
Archaeology at the University of Wales Lampeter, stated that the use of ablaq (alternating courses of white limestone and black basalt) in this building
Al-Azm_Palace
Joint that interlocks blocks
al-Hayr al-Sharqi. In Mamluk architecture, joggling is usually combined with ablaq (alternating colors). Joggling also characterize Ottoman architecture in
Joggle_(architecture)
Mosque in Adana, Turkey
and the decorative ablaq in the arches The mihrab of the mosque Details in the pillars of mosque, including red and white ablaq in the arches and muqarnas
Sabancı_Merkez_Mosque
Armenian monastery
detailed tympanum above the portal of the zhamatun, an adaptation of Seljukid ablaq stonework Church of the Holy Mother of God (1201) Dome of church of the
Harich_Monastery
Geometric patterns in Islamic architecture
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Girih
6th-century Arabian poet who converted to Judaism
Medina), built by his grandfather 'Adiya and called, from its mixed color, al-Ablaq. It was situated on a high hill and was a stopping-place for travelers to
Samaw'al_ibn_'Adiya
Historical building and museum in Sidon, Lebanon
where regular guests were received. The interior features typical bichrome ablaq ornamentation, consisting of alternating rows of differently colored stonework
Debbane_Palace
Arabic concept for emotional state caused by music or recitation
Nabataean Yemeni Islamic Umayyad Abbasid Fatimid Moorish Mamluk Features Ablaq Alfiz Arabesque Early medieval Arabic domes High medieval Arabic domes Late
Tarab
City in Palestine
Tell al-Muntar). Some of the older buildings in Gaza's Old City use the ablaq style of decoration, which features alternating layers of red and white
Gaza_City
Place of public bathing common in Muslim societies
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Hammam
Type of roadside inn
onward, were of typical layout but built with local decoration such as ablaq masonry and carved stone details. Their street façades often had alcoves
Caravanserai
Origin of the term "Arab"
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Etymology_of_Arab
School or college, often providing an Islamic education
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Madrasa
Islamic building in Al-Aqsa, Jerusalem
added several centuries after its completion. The inner colonnade features ablaq light and dark stone voussoirs in its arches. The origins of these marble
Dome_of_the_Rock
Takiyya in Damascus, Syria
by Mimar Sinan and built by local craftsmen, on the location of Baibars' Ablaq Palace which was destroyed by Tamerlane forces during the siege of Damascus
Sulaymaniyya_Takiyya
Mosque in Damascus, Syria
within the building premises. Syria portal Islam portal Architecture portal Ablaq Great Mosque of Aleppo List of the oldest mosques in the world Religious
Umayyad_Mosque
City and Governorate in Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
The walls were also mentioned by Yaqut as possible vestiges of Qasr al-Ablaq. In later years, the Tayma oasis became a rest stop on the pilgrimage route
Tayma
Building in Fatih, Istanbul
a dome, which is surrounded by a frieze of zigzag-shaped leaves in the ablaq decorative technique. There are pointed-arch niches on each side of the
Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Bathhouse
Hagia_Sophia_Hurrem_Sultan_Bathhouse
Monumental throne hall in Cairo, Egypt
built several other major structures in the surrounding area such as the Ablaq Palace and the Mosque of al-Nasir Muhammad (the only structure still standing
Great_Iwan
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Religion in pre-Islamic Arabia
Religion_in_pre-Islamic_Arabia
Form of poetry
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Arabic_poetry
Architectural styles of buildings associated with Islam
most eclectic and extravagant stone-carving in the region. Syrian-style ablaq striped marble also appears on some entrance portals in Konya. Anatolian
Islamic_architecture
Form of rhymed prose in Arabic literature
Nabataean Yemeni Islamic Umayyad Abbasid Fatimid Moorish Mamluk Features Ablaq Alfiz Arabesque Early medieval Arabic domes High medieval Arabic domes Late
Saj'
Historic monument in Mardin, Turkey
below it through the use of squinches sculpted into muqarnas corners with ablaq (two-coloured) stonework around them. The mosque is well-lit thanks to many
Sultan_Isa_Medrese
Historical mosque in Tunis, Tunisia
decorative blind arches and niches, pilasters, and polychrome mosaic or ablaq stonework in red, white, and black stone. The arches and windows have horseshoe
Al-Zaytuna_Mosque
Legendary bird in Middle Eastern mythology
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Roc_(mythology)
Style of Arabic script
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Kufic
State in Egypt, Hejaz and Syria (1250–1517)
with stone-carving and colored marble paneling and mosaics (including ablaq) replacing stucco as the most dominant architectural decoration. Monumental
Mamluk_Sultanate
14th-century Arabic sex education manuscript
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Nawadir_al-Ayk
Type of Middle Eastern dance
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Belly_dance
Artistic practice of calligraphy in Islamic contexts
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Islamic_calligraphy
Collection of Middle Eastern folk tales
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One_Thousand_and_One_Nights
Siege of Damascus by the Timurid Empire
Umayyad Mosque in March 1401, and many others including the Baibars' al-Ablaq Palace (The Striped Palace), where the current Tekkiye Mosque is located
Siege_of_Damascus_(1400)
City in Lebanon
construction and for decorative effects on elevations and around openings (the ablaq technique of alternating light and dark stone courses). Bearing walls were
Tripoli,_Lebanon
Historic architectural complex and UNESCO World Heritage site in Pisa, Italy
pulpit in the President room The Pisa Griffin in the Chapter room Chapel Ablaq Architecture of cathedrals and great churches Cathedrals in Italy Late medieval
Piazza_dei_Miracoli
Fortress in Tripoli, Lebanon
Mamluk military architecture. The tower features a distinctive portico with ablaq (alternating black-and-white ashlar stone stripes) and incorporates repurposed
Barsbay_Tower
Traditional elongated cloak-like garment
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Kaftan
Gateway to Al-Aqsa, Jerusalem
semi-dome. The semi-dome has a gently pointed arch, and its voussoir has ablaq (alternating) masonry of red and beige bricks. It also contains five rows
Cotton_Merchants'_Gate
Mosque in Cairo, Egypt
madrasa units and with their own smaller courtyards. They are framed in ablaq stonework, bands of stone inscriptions, and colored mosaics. It is possible
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
Mosque-Madrasa_of_Sultan_Hasan
15th-century Arabic erotic literature by Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Nefzawi
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The_Perfumed_Garden
Mosque in Cairo, Egypt
trees and other greenery. This mosque is the first example of the use of ablaq in Cairo, a striped pattern seen here in stone, which later became a popular
Mosque_of_al-Zahir_Baybars
Ottoman-era palace in Aleppo, Syria
is remarkable for its lavish decor, unique in Aleppo. In the centre, the ablaq emphasizes the strict symmetry of the facade, while the interior spaces
Beit_Ghazaleh
Process of growing Arab influence on non-Arab populations
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Arabization
Sultan of Egypt and Syria from 1260 to 1277
has a wealth of manuscripts in various branches of knowledge to this day. Ablaq Bahri dynasty Cumania Cuman people Kipchak people Mosque of al-Zahir Baybars
Baybars
German Lutheran church in South Carolina
stone finish, and in the 1880s, the exterior displayed a black and white Ablaq banded effect. Presently the interior is white and the exterior is plastered
St. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran Church
St._Matthew's_German_Evangelical_Lutheran_Church
Arabic-speaking pre-Sephardic Jewish communities of the Middle East
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Musta'arabi_Jews
Islamic religious shrine
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Maqam_(shrine)
Breed of pigeon
in which the males are always paler colored than the females. 1. Blue (Ablaq), bar (Khodr) or check (Bhalles), 2. Black (Msawad) 3. Ash red (Mawardi-rose
Dewlap_(pigeon)
England and France Cathedral diagram Clerestory Rose window Triforium Vault Ablaq Gargoyle Grotesque Labours of the Months Stained glass British and Irish
Architecture of cathedrals and great churches
Architecture_of_cathedrals_and_great_churches
Type of pale building stone
limestone, light-colored with reddish bands. In Jerusalem it was used for ablaq-style multi-colored masonry by the Mamluks. Mizzi yahudi ("Jewish stone")
Jerusalem_stone
Place of prayer for Muslims in Egypt
the mausoleum, possibly to enhance its visual effect. The façade features ablaq stonework (alternating dark and light stone) and the entrance portal is
Funerary complex of Sultan Qaytbay
Funerary_complex_of_Sultan_Qaytbay
Geometric pattern characteristic of Muslim art
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Islamic_geometric_patterns
Oldest castle in the world
Entrance to the Throne Hall: an iwan with ablaq masonry
Citadel_of_Aleppo
Historic mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon
black and white stone, or ablaq. The arched projection may be a later addition that was built in front of the older ablaq portal. Inside, the first hall
Taynal_Mosque
Decorative pattern, characteristic of Muslim art
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Arabesque
Islamic architectural element
Nabataean Yemeni Islamic Umayyad Abbasid Fatimid Moorish Mamluk Features Ablaq Alfiz Arabesque Early medieval Arabic domes High medieval Arabic domes Late
Mashrabiya
Culture of the Arab people
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Arab_culture
Egyptian dance
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Raqs_sharqi
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Arab_cinema
Place in Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine
Tawfiq Canaan noted that a yellow stone, popular in the Jerusalem Mamluk ablaq building decorations, was apparently quarried at Deir Yassin towards the
Deir_Yassin
equals to Baybars and Salar and once remarked that were it not for his "ablaq palace, green square, and beautiful river [in Damascus], I would not have
Aqqush_al-Afram
Mode in Arabic music
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Arabic_maqam
Egyptian palace
quarter in the Citadel (which contained the sultan's own palace, the Qasr Ablaq, which overlooked the amirs' palaces below) and in the areas around it.
Palace_of_Yashbak
Islamic architectural feature
Nabataean Yemeni Islamic Umayyad Abbasid Fatimid Moorish Mamluk Features Ablaq Alfiz Arabesque Early medieval Arabic domes High medieval Arabic domes Late
Muqarnas
Type of interior garden or house
Nabataean Yemeni Islamic Umayyad Abbasid Fatimid Moorish Mamluk Features Ablaq Alfiz Arabesque Early medieval Arabic domes High medieval Arabic domes Late
Riad_(architecture)
Castle in Dumat Al-Jandal, Saudi Arabia
Zenobia is said to have remarked, "Marid has rebelled, and Ablaq has glorified" — Ablaq being the fortress at Tayma. In 633 CE, Khalid ibn al-Walid annexed
Marid_Castle
Mosque in Sanaa, Yemen
connected due to the alternating layers of colored materials, which is an ablaq technique, predating Islam within the region. This structure first served
Great_Mosque_of_Sanaa
Wit and humor in Arab culture
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Arab_humor
Mamluk Sultan of Egypt from 1293 to 1294
significant constructions and expansions in the Citadel, including the Qasr al-Ablaq (Striped Palace), the Great Iwan, a new Friday mosque, and the Citadel's
Al-Nasir_Muhammad
al-Ukhaydir in 1531/32. Accordingly, the governor of Damascus, Mustafa Ablaq Pasha, commanded the Lajjun-based Arab strongman, Turabay ibn Qaraja, to
Al-Ukhaydir,_Tabuk_Province
Early Arabic scripts
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Hijazi_script
Group of old Arabic poems
Nabataean Yemeni Islamic Umayyad Abbasid Fatimid Moorish Mamluk Features Ablaq Alfiz Arabesque Early medieval Arabic domes High medieval Arabic domes Late
Mu'allaqat
Pious complex in Cairo, Egypt
entrance portal consists of a rounded arch that encloses a pointed arch with ablaq-striped voussoirs, spandrels with geometric motifs, and a grilled double
Qalawun_complex
Touring Islamic art exhibition (1995–2004)
Moorish Ottoman Sudano-Sahelian Swahili Tatar Timurid Umayyad Yemeni Elements Ablaq Banna'i Iwan Jali Mashrabiya Mihrab Minaret Mocárabe Muqarnas Sitara Stucco
Empire_of_the_Sultans
Ethnic Arabs who adhere to Islam
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Arab_Muslims
Historical city center of Hebron, Palestine
decorated with ornamental motifs such as muqarnas (stalactites or alveoles), ablaq (inlaid coloured marble panels), monumental inscriptions, etc." UNESCO Nomination
Old_City_of_Hebron
Druze emir of Mount Lebanon (6 August 1572–13 April 1635)
with its alternating yellow and white bands of limestone, a style known as ablaq. Haddad assumes that Fagni oversaw the construction of water works and bridges
Fakhr_al-Din_II
Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon
of the mosque. The square shape of the mosque, its five-cupola roof, the ablaq decoration of the entrance and the muqarnas detailing of the windows are
Emir_Assaf_Mosque
Aspect of Bedouin society
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Honor_codes_of_the_Bedouin
Ottoman-era caravanserai in Damascus, Syria
Arched ablaq dome
Khan_As'ad_Pasha
carving (e.g. the Ince Minareli Medrese and the Divriği complex), occasional ablaq stonework (e.g. Alâeddin Mosque in Konya), and large surfaces covered in
Culture_of_Turkey
Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
entering, and intricately carved muqarnas on the portal and on the dome pendentives above. There is also an ablaq design around the main entrance as well.
Gazi_Husrev-beg_Mosque
Imitations of Arabic in European Middle Ages and Renaissance art
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Pseudo-Kufic
Islamic religious school or monastery
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Zawiya_(institution)
Book by Usāmah ibn Munqidh
Nabataean Yemeni Islamic Umayyad Abbasid Fatimid Moorish Mamluk Features Ablaq Alfiz Arabesque Early medieval Arabic domes High medieval Arabic domes Late
Kitab_al-I'tibar
Music of the Arab World
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Arabic_music
Term for Jews originating from the Arab world
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Arab_Jews
Old city section found in many North African cities
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Medina_quarter
Arab cultural ceremony of matrimony
Nabataean Yemeni Islamic Umayyad Abbasid Fatimid Moorish Mamluk Features Ablaq Alfiz Arabesque Early medieval Arabic domes High medieval Arabic domes Late
Arab_wedding
Mosque in Cairo, Egypt
Jerusalem (c. 1338). A small lunette panel of Iznik tiles inserted into the ablaq masonry over the doorway was probably added during an Ottoman restoration
Mosque_of_Ulmas_al-Hajib
ABLAQ
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Girl/Female
Indian
Brilliant
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Friend of Fire
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Ocean of Love
Male
English
Anglicized form of Greek Iosaphat, JOSAPHAT means "God has judged" or "whom God judges." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah.
Male
French
French form of Roman Latin Apollinaris, APOLLINAIRE means "of Apollo."Â
Girl/Female
Greek American English Hawaiian Hebrew Spanish
Bringer of good news.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Water drinker
Girl/Female
Indian
Civilized, Cultured
Girl/Female
Indian
Happy
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Precious Stones; Jewels
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ABLAQ
v. t.
To lay bare, as the roots of a tree.
n.
The act or process of laying bare the roots of trees to expose them to the air and water.