Arches and Patterns _5372
Pakistan

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Denise Davies

Arches and Patterns _5372
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Arches and Patterns _5372
Shah Jehan Mosque Thatta, Pakistan. The architecture and symmetry give an aura of peace and tranquility. The brickwork on the arches creates intricate but simple patterns. This mosque was built in 1647 during the reign of Mughal King Shah Jahan. The mosque is built with red bricks with blue coloured glaze tiles likely imported from another Sindh's town of Hala. The patterns, colors, shadows and lines change as you move through the courtyards and side galleries. The windows of open lattice work bring in cool breezes from the surrounding garden.
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