A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 551
in depth,and 90 ft. high internally. All four are covered with simple tunnel-vaults of a pointed form, without either ribs or intersections, and forsimple grandeur are unrivalled by any similar arches known to existanywhere. Behind the niche pointing towards Mecca is the tomb of the founder,square… … tion of Mosque of Hassan, Cairo. Scale 100 ft, to 1 iu. noble minarets, one of which is the highest and largest in Cairo andprobably in any part of the world, being 280 ft. in height and of pro-portionate breadth. Its design and outline, however, are scarcely soelegant as some others, though even…
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