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Islam reached Algeria in the 7th century via the Arab conquest of Northern Africa. [11] Islamic conquest brought many of the hallmark features of Muslim cities to Algeria, including the souq as a commercial center, the hammam as a social center, and the mosque and accompanying madrasa as a religious center. [1]
Zayyanid architecture originated in the Kingdom of Tlemcen between the 13th and 16th centuries in the northwestern region of present-day Algeria. It is a continuation of the western Islamic architectural traditions , often known as the "Hispano-Moresque style," with elements that were further developed to create distinctive designs lasting for ...
Buildings and structures in Algeria by province (47 C) Buildings and structures in Algeria by type (20 C) Lists of buildings and structures in Algeria (1 C, 13 P)
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Pages in category "Lists of buildings and structures in Algeria" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
It was influential in the development of the Arab architecture, including in the Maghreb, Andalusia, and Sicily. It was abandoned in 1090 under the threat of the Banu Hilal invasion and later demolished in 1152. The main mosque (the remains of the minaret pictured) was one of the largest and oldest in Algeria. [6] Tassili n'Ajjer: Tamanrasset: 1982
Architecture in Algeria by period or style (5 C) B. Buildings and structures in Algeria (9 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Architecture in Algeria"
Byzantine Revival architecture in Algeria (1 P) O. Ottoman architecture in Algeria (1 C, 10 P) Z. Zayyanid architecture (5 P)