02453cam a22003373u 4500 51664 UtSlPG 20260610134205.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14012422 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 Palace and Mosque at Ukhaidir: A Study in Early Mohammadan Architecture Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-04-05 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Palace and Mosque at Ukhaiḍir: A Study in Early Mohammadan Architecture" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a detailed scholarly examination of early Islamic architecture, likely written in the early 20th century. The text investigates the architectural significance of the fortified palace at Ukhaiḍir and its related structures, highlighting the influences and contributions from various earlier cultures and civilizations. This study not only focuses on the architecture itself but also delves into the historical context surrounding the development of these structures. The opening of the book provides a rich description of the site and surroundings of Ukhaiḍir, outlining its geographical features and the ruins found in the vicinity. Bell emphasizes the historical significance of Ukhaiḍir, noting that the palace was not well known until the early 20th century and had been largely neglected despite its grandeur. Through her exploration, she begins to quantify the architectural and cultural influences that shaped the mosque and palace designs during the early periods of Islamic civilization, suggesting that these structures served as a reflection of the evolving identity and artistic contributions of the Muslim builders against a backdrop of previous civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Iraq -- Antiquities Mosques Ukheidar https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51664 92498 92498