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ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE

Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of secular and religious styles from the founding of Islam to the present day, influencing the design and construction of buildings in the Islamic culture. This topic covers Islamic architecture, its history, its impact on society, and new projects in the Muslim and Western worlds.

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