Muqarnas

المقرنس

The Islamic architectural element of honeycomb, stalactite-like cells articulating vaults, domes and mihrabs; a signature of Islamic architecture.

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An Islamic architectural element of cellular muqarnas, resembling stalactites, through which corners, domes and mihrabs transition. It is one of the most distinctive features of Islamic architecture. 1

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Abu Dulaf Mosque, Samarra· Great Mosque of Adana· Ahi Çelebi Mosque, Istanbul· al-Aqmar Mosque, Cairo· al-Attarine Madrasa, Fez· Great Mosque of Samarra· al-Janad Mosque, Ta'izz· al-Mansur Mosque (Kasbah Mosque), Marrakesh

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islam.museum contributors. “Muqarnas”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/concept/muqarnas/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-10-17.

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