A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1874)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886 · New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 537
the main buildingdetract most materially from the effect of the whole edifice, whichin other respects is so perfect. It may have been that ground couldnot be obtained for the purpose of placing the entrance in the rightposition ; but more probably it was so arranged for the sake of defence, 516… … 967. Mosque of Kaitbey. (From Costes Architecture Arabe.) The mosque El Moved, erected in 1415 a.d., is a singularly elegantspecimen of a mosque with columns. Externally it measures about300 ft. by 250, and possesses an internal court, surrounded by doublecolonnades on three sides, and a triple…
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