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Great Mosque of Gedi

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The mihrab is an example of a traditional early coastal mihrab. Its frontage was contained within a frame that was three bands thick and rectangular. Although some of this adornment was later plastered over, the bands of this frame, or architrave, were made of sea coral that had been cut in a herringbone cable pattern. Five sequentially recessed square orders form the many flat capitals on top of which the pointed arch inside is placed. The mihrab’s semi-circular apse is six feet deep. Except for the small porcelain bowls inlaid into it, this apse is plainly decorated. The arch is surrounded by five further blue and white porcelain bowls, and the two bowls on either side of the mihrab in the pilasters are flanked by two more.

Mosque Data

Architect

Type

Jumaa

Country

United Kingdom

Owner/Founder

Year

1450

Area

250

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