Architecture

A Guide for Travelers to the Middle East

Countries in the Middle East include:

• Bahrain
• Egypt
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Oman
• The Palestinian territories
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Syria
• Turkey
• The United Arab Emirates
• Yemen

• Petra, Jordan
  The strikingly beautiful desert city of Petra, Jordan was lost to the Western World from about the 14th century until the early 19th century.

• Dome of the Rock Mosque
  Built in the seventh century, the Dome of the Rock Mosque is the oldest surviving example of Islamic architecture and today remains one of the most beautiful.
• Architecture in Jerusalem
  In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Jerusalem is a holy city and has many sacred buildings and sites.

• Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Tower
  Dubai has been a showplace for innovative buildings, and the Burj Khalifa shatters world records for building height.
• Emirates Towers
  Emirates Office Tower and its smaller sister, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, are also among the tallest buildings in the world.
• Spectacular Hotels of Dubai

• Hassan II Mosque
  Largest religious monument in the world after Mecca.

• Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
  Christian and Islamic architecture combine.
• Ancient Library of Celsus
  From the Roman Empire.

• Kuwait National Assembly
  The Kuwait National Assembly by Jørn Utzon was damaged in 1991 when Iraqi troops set fire to the building. Since then, a 70 million dollar restoration was undertaken.

• Ishtar Gate
  Detailed reconstruction of the legendary gate to Babylon, built in 604 to 562 B.C.
• Al Kadhimain Mosque
  Elaborate tilework covers the Al Kadhimain Mosque in Baghdad's Al Kadhimain district.
• Ancient City of Babylon
• More Architecture in Iraq

• Pyramids of Giza
  Wonders of the ancient world.
• More Architecture in Egypt