Architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque
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The Architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque encompasses the evolving sacred design, structural elements, and artistic features of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, including its iconic prayer hall, domes, minarets, and historically significant spaces.
Statements (82)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural style
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mosque architecture ⓘ religious architecture ⓘ |
| contains |
chamber of the Prophet Muhammad
NERFINISHED
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graves of Abu Bakr and Umar ⓘ |
| faces | qibla towards Mecca ⓘ |
| hasAccessStructure |
multiple monumental gates
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surrounding colonnades ⓘ |
| hasClimateControlFeature |
giant retractable umbrellas in courtyards
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retractable roof sections ⓘ |
| hasCoreElement |
Bab al-Baqi
NERFINISHED
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Bab al-Majidi NERFINISHED ⓘ Bab al-Malik Abdulaziz NERFINISHED ⓘ Bab al-Malik Fahd NERFINISHED ⓘ Bab al-Salam NERFINISHED ⓘ Green Dome NERFINISHED ⓘ Mihrab ⓘ Minbar ⓘ Rawdah ash-Sharifah NERFINISHED ⓘ Riyad al-Jannah area NERFINISHED ⓘ courtyard ⓘ domes ⓘ minarets ⓘ prayer hall ⓘ |
| hasDesignGoal |
accommodate millions of visitors annually
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express sanctity and reverence for the Prophet Muhammad ⓘ facilitate pilgrimage rituals ⓘ |
| hasDomeColor | green main dome ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
arabesque decoration
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arcades ⓘ decorative columns ⓘ geometric patterns ⓘ golden finials ⓘ green-tiled main dome ⓘ inscribed Quranic verses ⓘ large central courtyard ⓘ marble paving ⓘ multiple domes ⓘ muqarnas details ⓘ ornamental calligraphy ⓘ ornate chandeliers ⓘ pointed arches ⓘ retractable umbrellas ⓘ tall minarets ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
accommodate large congregational prayers
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provide shaded worship spaces ⓘ |
| hasHistoricalLayer |
Abbasid modifications
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Mamluk renovations ⓘ Ottoman expansion ⓘ Prophetic era layout ⓘ Rashidun expansion NERFINISHED ⓘ Saudi expansions ⓘ Umayyad expansion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLighting |
integrated electric lighting system
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large chandeliers ⓘ |
| hasMinaretsCount | multiple minarets ⓘ |
| hasReligiousAffiliation |
Islam
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Sunni Islam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRenovationPeriod |
20th century Saudi expansion phases
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early 21st century enhancements ⓘ late 20th century modernization ⓘ |
| hasSymbolicElement |
Green Dome over the Prophet’s chamber
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Rawdah area marked by green carpet ⓘ inscriptions of the names of Allah and the Prophet ⓘ |
| influenced | later mosque architecture in the Islamic world ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Mamluk architectural style
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Ottoman architectural style NERFINISHED ⓘ modern Saudi monumental style ⓘ |
| initiallyBuiltAs | simple hypostyle mosque ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Al-Madinah Region
NERFINISHED
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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi NERFINISHED ⓘ Medina NERFINISHED ⓘ Saudi Arabia ⓘ |
| originalMaterial |
mud-brick walls
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palm-leaf roof ⓘ palm-trunk columns ⓘ |
| originalPlanType | rectangular courtyard mosque ⓘ |
| subjectOf | Al-Masjid an-Nabawi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesMaterial |
decorative stone inlay
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gilded metalwork ⓘ granite ⓘ white marble ⓘ |
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