Muqarnas is an ornamentation element applied in Islamic architecture. It fills the inner parts of semi-domes with its honeycomb shape. Historically, muqarnas grew in their decorative use in the 12th century during Islam's golden age
Here are 20 extraordinary examples:
1/ Exquisite mirrored Muqarnas at Al-Askari Mosque, Samarra, Salah al-Din Governorate, Northern Iraq
2/ Astounding geometric Muqarnas details at Imamzadeh Jafar, Iran
3/ Breathtaking Muqarnas Sheikh Loftollah mosque in Isfahan, Iran
4/ Muqarnas with beautiful floral details in India
5/ Muqarnas with blue hues at Shah i Zinda, Uzbekistan
6/ Grandiose Muqarnas at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Oman
7/ Magnificent Muqarnas at St Petersburg Mosque, Russia
8/ Muqarnas with a colour contrast in Agra, India
9/ Spectacular Muqarnas details in Uzbekistan
10/ Delightful Muqarnas at Ali Qapu - Music Room, Isfahan, Iran
11/ Green Muqarnas details at Sayyida Ruqayya, Syria
12/ Muqarnas ceiling at Bolo Haouz Mosque, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
13/ Mughal Muqarnas at Wazir Khan Mosque, Pakistan
14/ Classic Muqarnas, Egrefoglu Mosque, Beysehir, Turkey
15/ Striking Muqarnas at Nasr Al Mulk Mosque, Iran
16/ Majestic Muqarnas at Akbars Tomb, Agra, India
17/ Reflective Muqarnas at Imam Hussein, Karbala, Iraq
18/ Detailed Muqarnas at Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran
19/ Mughal Muqarnas, Badshahi Mosque, Pakistan
20/ Kaleidoscopic Muqarnas at Burujardi House, Iran
