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A closer study of one of the squinches supporting the dome. Quranic calligraphy has been used to encompass a rosette. Arabesque calligraphy is commonly used in a geometric manner to suggest multiplicity and unity. The mosaic has been tailored to fit the unique shape of the squinch. -CK | Lockerbie, John. "Arabic / Islamic Geometry 01." Arabic / Islamic Geometry 01. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.
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Konya, Turkey
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