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A Comparative Study of Minarets of Contemporary Jamia Mosques and Mughal Historical Mosques of Lahore

open access: yesJournal of Art, Architecture and Built Environment, 2019
Jamia mosque retains the status of a major landmark in any Muslim neighborhood since ages and remains one of the most important institutions of the Muslim world.
Usman Muhammad Buksh   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Unequal Voices: The Educational Gap of Voting Choices in the Swiss Direct Democracy

open access: yesSwiss Political Science Review, Volume 31, Issue 4, Page 833-844, December 2025.
Abstract This contribution examines the educational gap in voting behavior in Swiss direct democracy, moving beyond the well‐documented turnout differences to assess how education shapes citizens' choices. Drawing on survey data covering 300 votes between 1985 and 2020, we analyze the extent to which low‐ and highly‐educated voters diverge in their ...
Pascal Sciarini, Maxime Walder
wiley   +1 more source

Seismic fragility curves of a historical brick masonry minaret

open access: yesEarthquake Spectra, Volume 41, Issue 5, Page 3499-3525, December 2025.
Historical minarets are generally vulnerable to earthquakes because of their poor‐quality materials and high slenderness. The objective of this work is to utilize the methodology employed for seismic fragility curves to analyze historical brick minarets, specifically focusing on a specific instance minaret.
Elif Durgut, Medine Ispir, Alper Ilki
wiley   +1 more source

[People Infront of Fluted Minaret of Yivli Minaret Mosque]

open access: yes, 1995
Photograph of people on a street in front of the Yivli Minaret Mosque in Antlaya, Turkey. People stand and walk on the far and right sides of the bridge in the foreground, with lush vegetation growing along rocks on the right side.
Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
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Evaluation of a Simplified Direct SSI Method in the Dynamic Seismic Behavior of Traditional RC Minarets

open access: yesBuildings
Several reinforced concrete minarets in Turkey have suffered significant damage during earthquakes, resulting in fatalities and economic losses. These structures might be considered the most frequently built thin structures in Turkey.
Erdem Türkeli
doaj   +1 more source

The Gift of Critical Engagement: Responses to my Commentators

open access: yes
Religious Studies Review, Volume 52, Issue 2, Page 454-465, June 2026.
Sherman A. Jackson
wiley   +1 more source

Safeguarding Heritage Under Conflict: Numerical Investigation of the Blast Response of the Aleppo Citadel Minaret

open access: yesHeritage
Man-made hazards pose serious threats to the safety and preservation of heritage structures. With armed conflict becoming increasingly prominent, it is urgent to enhance our understanding of how these structures respond under extreme conditions to drive ...
Donna Al Sououb   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Monumental Constructions of Bilyar: a new look. “Juma Mosque”

open access: yesПоволжская археология, 2019
The paper considers the monumental structures of Bilyar located in the citadel of the fortified settlement. The Juma Mosque of Bilyar and other social buildings were studied in the 1970s.
Zilivinskaya Emma D.
doaj   +1 more source

The Kudus Minaret as a Material-Symbolic Medium of Theological Acculturation and Social Tolerance in Contemporary Javanese Islam

open access: yesReligious: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama dan Lintas Budaya
This study analyzes the Kudus Minaret in Indonesia as an expression of theological acculturation and examines how contemporary communities interpret its symbolism in relation to social tolerance in Kudus.
Moh Muhtador   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A.042 Silsila Minaret

open access: yes, 1977
A view of the Silsila minaret, also called the Chain Gate Minaret, for it\u27s position over the chain gate. It lies opposite the west face of Dome of the Rock within the walls of the Haram, and overlooks the Western Wall.
Baly, Denis
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