Analyses and architectural typology of preserved traditional mosques in the old city of Herat in Afghanistan: the case of Quzzat Quarter

Abstract The study aims to analyse the architectural typology and determine the period of construction for the preserved traditional mosques of the Quzzat Quarter in the Old City of Herat (known as the Pearl of Khorasan). Twenty-nine mosques are located in the area, three of which are modern and 26...

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Main Authors: Ghulam Mohammad Asim, Hajime Shimizu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-10-01
Series:Built Heritage
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43238-022-00070-0