THE PROPHET'S MOSQUE (Masjid Nabawi)was built in 622 A.D. "The walls were made of mud bricks and the roofs were supported by trunks of palm trees." This mosque is large enough to withhold 1,000,000 visitors at one time. There are ten minarets within this mosque and most of them are about 99 meters high. Not only is this a magnificent mosque that is added to Saudi Arabia's collection, it is also the burial site of the Prophet Muhammad.
CITATIONS: photo- http://www.zubeyr-kureemun.com/SaudiArabia/MosquesOfMedina.htm (accessed June 1st, 2009)
Zubeyr Kureemun. "The Mosques of Madina."http://www.zubeyr-kureemun.com/SaudiArabia/MosquesOfMedina.htm" (accessed June 1st, 2009)
FLOATING MOSQUE in JEDDAH is one of the most sacred sites in the city of Jeddah and it is located right in the center of the city. Its architecture is a fusion of ancient and modern design. The mosque is known as the floating mosque because it is situated along the coast of the Red Sea which gives it a "floating impression."
CITATIONS: photo- http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/96584/mosque_and__the_sea.jpg (accessed June 1st, 2009)
ASIANROOMS."Floating Mosque in Jeddah." http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/saudi-arabia/jeddah/jeddah-sightseeing/floating-mosque-in-jeddah.html(accessed June 1st, 2009)
MASMAK FORTRESS dates back to the the 19th century, built in 1865. The fortress is actually a mud fortress that is located in Al-Bathaa or "Riyadh's old area". The fortress is dedicated to Abdulaziz in honor of his "unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia." This castle is a big part of Saudi Arabia's history, within the castle there is a mosque and a well.
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http://www.galenfrysinger.com/saudi_arabia.htm (accessed June 1st, 2009)
KASBAH.COM. "Saudi Arabia- Masmak Fortress".http://www.kasbah.com/highlights/saudi_arabia_masmak_fortress.htm(accessed June 1st, 2009)
It is really interesting to see the different architecture found amongst each country. Each building tells a story and is filled with great history. I really like the look of the Floating Mosque. Combining modern and ancient design, makes the building very unique and breathtaking to look at.
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