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 559
Main Entrance in Court of Great Mosque of Kerouan. Mosque of Cordoba and other work in Spain which seemed, when thiswork was first written, to be cut off from all connection with the Eastand to stand utterly alone. The mosque of Kei-ouan was founded by the Emir Akhbah in675 a.d., and was rebuilt… … It covers an area of a little over 100,000 square ft. of which aboutone-third is covered over and forms the prayer chamber. The greatcourt measures 220 X 176 ft. with double-aisled corridors on the eastand west side ; other buildings partially enclosed on the north side,with a lofty tower, thirty…
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