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Title A name given to the resource Odeon of Herodes Atticus Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Waldemar Barrios Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:Athen Odeon Herodes Atticus BW 2017-10-09 13-12-44.jpg <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Athen_Odeon_Herodes_Atticus_BW_2017-10-09_13-12-44.jpg">(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Athen_Odeon_Herodes_Atticus_BW_2017-10-09_13-12-44.jpg)</a><br /><br />Image 2: <span class="mw-page-title-main">Puccini's Tosca at the Theater of Herodes Atticus in Athens, Greece (2012).jpg (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puccini%27s_Tosca_at_the_Theater_of_Herodes_Atticus_in_Athens,_Greece_(2012).jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puccini%27s_Tosca_at_the_Theater_of_Herodes_Atticus_in_Athens,_Greece_(2012).jpg</a>)</span><br /><br /><br />Image 3:Atticus-AcropolisOdeonHerodes-Built between 160 and 170 AD.jpg (<a href="https://jstor.org/stable/community.15265114.">https://jstor.org/stable/community.15265114)</a> License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Artstor Collection License Language A language of the resource Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens, Greece Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Constructed: 161 CE Destroyed: 267 CE Restored: 1950s Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Herodes Atticus Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Antonine Period, Roman Empire Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 37.97083235264885, 23.724735953329304 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stone Structure Marble Steps and Stage Cedar Wood (Original Roof, Now Gone) Pentelic Marble (Restoration) Extent The size or duration of the resource. Diameter Total: Around 80 M Diameter Orchestra: Around 20 M Steps can seat around 5000-6000 People Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Classic Architecture Description An account of the resource A three story stage with a Greco-Roman classical facade, originally adorned with statues and other regalia, sits in front of a semi-circle of steppes that serve as its audience, the cavea. The theater seems to sink into the ground, leading all attention to the stage in front. While the whole building was at one point covered in a roof made out of Cedar from the Levant, it now serves as an open air venue. The purpose same as it is today, music,festivities, and poetry recitals. After restoration in the 1950s it has become a popular place for concerts, shows, and other live events. It is a testament to ancient understanding of the needs of the population, that being a desire for public spaces. neatline assignment https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/24d9bfcda7c3e43a223d888b3c4b8267.jpg 29b462bae48e76d5ed078acd27a31cac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Basilica Cistern Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Language A language of the resource Istanbul, Turkey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Constructed: 6th century CE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Justinian I Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Byzantine Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 41.008821189307525, 28.9778887288357 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Marble Steel, concrete Extent The size or duration of the resource. 138 meters x 65 meters 9,800 square meters in area Capable of holding 80,000 cubic meters of water Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cisterna_Bas%C3%ADlica,_Estambul,_Turqu%C3%ADa,_2024-09-28,_DD_73-75_HDR.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Angkor Wat Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jayce Johnson Language A language of the resource Siem Reap, Cambodia Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 13.41270933274133, 103.86697497116442 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: 20171126_Angkor_Wat_4712_DxO (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/20171126_Angkor_Wat_4712_DxO.jpg) Image 2: Angkor_Wat_M3 (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/Angkor_Wat_M3.png) Image 3: Angkor_Wat_(12224460023) (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Angkor_Wat_%2812224460023%29.jpg) Image 4: Angkor_Wat_-_edificio_principale_2 (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/Angkor_Wat_-_edificio_principale_2.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Image 2: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Image 3: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic Image 4: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12th century (estimated date of construction) 1177 (Sacking of Angkor by Cham people) 15th Century (Angkor mostly abandoned) 1863 (French explorer Henri Mouhot come across Angkor Wat) 20th Century (Restoration projects begin) 1970's (Restoration projects halt due to political turmoil) Mid 1980's (Restoration work resumes) 1992 (Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in danger status) 2004 (Danger status is removed) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: King Suryavarman II Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. 1. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/668/ 2. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Angkor-Wat 3.https://www.angkorenterprise.gov.kh/temple/65/angkor-wat#:~:text=Angkor%20Wat%20is%20a%20temple,1%2C626%2C000%20m2%3B%20402%20acres). 4. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/247878036_The_stone_materials_of_the_Angkor_monuments_Cambodia_The_magnetic_susceptibility_and_the_orientation_of_the_bedding_plane_of_the_sandstone Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 12th century, Khmer Empire, Cambodia Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Sandstone, Brick, and Laterite Extent The size or duration of the resource. 162.6 Hectares (402 Acres) Description An account of the resource Angkor Wat is a very large temple complex that is primarily square in shape. Currently the stone walls are white with brown stains caused by weathering. The brown color tends to be more apparent on the roofs of the structure. The temple itself is surrounded by a large stone wall with pillars supporting a small overhang. There are two types of towers that protrude from the temple. Smaller flat topped cylindrical towers mark the corners of the temple's inner wall. While the temple itself has five taller pointed cylindrical towers at its four corners and a large one present in the center. Angkor Wat contains various bas reliefs of important religious figures of the region. The building and entire complex was and is still primarily used as a religious site for both Buddhist and Hindu religions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Khmer Empire Cambodia midterm South East Asia https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/17b6e7f37b0c97aba2ed37654a5d1f2c.jpg ff0837d68b2527d57b90e06d2b11ed82 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource View of Notre Dame from the SE Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Paris_Notre-Dame_Southeast_View_01,jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Paris_Notre-Dame_Southeast_View_01.JPG) https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a5412e24e053d4bff0b47d58f012bb85.jpg 547cd703523661b1fbc72b7071a8e58a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cathedral of Notre Dame; Notre Dame de Paris; Temple of Reason/Temple of the Supreme Being Language A language of the resource Île de la Cité, Paris, France Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1163 – Bishop Maurice de Sully begins construction of new cathedral. 1270 – South transept and rose window completed by Pierre de Montreuil. 15 April 2019 – A fire destroys a large part of the roof and the spire. Reconstruction begins two years later in 2021. Fall 2024? - Notre Dame reopened after complete restoration. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Maurice de Sully Master Mason/Architect: Jean De Chelles (1250-1260) Architect: Pierre de Montreuil (1270) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Divya Kumar-Dumas & Quint Gregory Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived image 1:Paris_Notre-Dame_Southeast_View_01,jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Paris_Notre-Dame_Southeast_View_01.JPG) image 2:Notre-Dame_de_Paris_2013-07-24.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/Notre-Dame_de_Paris_2013-07-24.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. image 1: Creative Commons image 2: Creative Commons Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 48.85289032686707, 2.3499450510626616 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource French Gothic Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious midterm neatline assignment https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/39fb0d944708e7b9fb75aab05ac3fa01.jpg 39ab9d4611906f533722d71368bf7746 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/19d187118112395b5123de6918046327.jpg d63f9491af1043aa18d4e5fdfbee005e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Language A language of the resource Istanbul, Turkey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction of Iç Bedesten begun: 1455 Construction of Iç Bedesten ended: 1460/61 Construction of Sandal Bedesten begun: 1545 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Ottoman Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 41.011121974041366, 28.967992998151725 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood Stone, brick Extent The size or duration of the resource. Iç Bedesten: 43.30 m x 29.50 m Sandal Bedesten: 40.20 m x 42.20 m Type The nature or genre of the resource Commercial Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gran_Bazar,_Estambul,_Turqu%C3%ADa,_2024-09-29,_DD_04.jpg Image 2: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Istanbul_asv2021-11_img41_Grand_Bazaar.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 &lt;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0&gt;, via Wikimedia Commons. Image 2: A.Savin, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Mehmed II (1432-1481) Patron: Suleiman I (1494-1566) https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a6530a99434e865e0b43294ab64a7f4b.jpg e4d3126d627916e401f0ccf871190a29 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Parson Barnard House Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic Language A language of the resource New England, Connecticut Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:https://images.ctfassets.net/nonm77rtn1g8/GOyucsLWP9FH7R5RSvocy/e3e998e61f9ff05c549a7429f0025404/Sunny_Saltbox_Norwich_Connecticut__1670.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource late 17th and early 18th century. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Queen Anne (1665-1714) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. American colonial period Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 42.68926259108759, Longitude: -71.11694087477946 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Mostly Wood and Timber Extent The size or duration of the resource. 18 feet wide by 42 feet long. Description An account of the resource The Parson Barnard House is a sturdy, symmetrical colonial structure made of weathered wood and framed with hand-hewn timber. Its steep gabled roof, covered in gray wooden shingles, reflects a practical design suited for New England winters. The front is balanced and orderly, with five evenly spaced windows—small-paned and framed with simple trim—and a central door framed by plain pilasters and a transom. A large brick chimney rises from the center of the roof, marking the heart of the home. The house rests low to the ground, with an ell extending from the back, suggesting later additions. The overall feel is modest and functional, with little ornamentation. It sits quietly in its surroundings, bordered by simple shrubs and a stone path, embodying the practical elegance of early American life. Abstract A summary of the resource. Building History - The Parson Barnard House was built in 1715 for Reverend Thomas Barnard, the town’s minister in North Andover, Massachusetts. It served not only as his residence but also as a place for religious study and community gatherings. Over the centuries, the house remained a private home before being preserved as a historic site, offering a rare glimpse into early 18th-century colonial life in New England. Notable Architectural Detail - One notable architectural feature is the large central chimney, a hallmark of First Period colonial design. This massive brick structure anchors the house both visually and functionally, originally serving multiple fireplaces throughout the home. Its placement in the center reflects the importance of the hearth for heating and cooking, and it showcases the practical, centralized planning typical of early colonial architecture. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Saltbox midterm https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ec8ec65bdaf7257ad90549430f1e94a2.png 5bc35e6fd3f2cd2856016788dc4ee36b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plan View of Topkapi Palace Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://www.islamiclandmarks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Plan-view-of-Topkapi-Palace.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: "Plan View of Topkapi Palace." <em>Islamic Landmarks</em>, https://www.islamiclandmarks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Plan-view-of-Topkapi-Palace.jpg. https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/cfd274cdb88cc89a8c4f1959bbaf8bf2.jpg 34d7ace644cd2767da4f630773ea9279 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Topkapi Palace Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Denny, Walter B. Topkapi Palace. (2025). @JSTOR. [online] doi:https://doi.org/10.2307/community.15990625. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: This copyrighted material is used for educational/resource purposes falling under fair use as outlined in Section 107 of U.S. Copyright Law. https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/e2d92d02c18a78b3cc153c8840ba5779.jpg 942ed044ef2003bc628a9687f8627330 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Topkapi_Palace_(Topkap%C4%B1_Saray%C4%B1),_Istanbul,_Turkey_(9603571659).jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/eee6374c1eaf03b79304eeeb68907466.jpg 6eff515edc34c48eb31d5d4728130e23 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interior of Harem at Topkapi Palace Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Istanbul_asv2020-02_img23_Topkap%C4%B1_Palace.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/6f5ae1440ac81a2f06b28cd9a1dec340.jpg 7d015aa02a75d6ab81b500972802ddd8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Magal, Samuel. Topkapi Palace, Harem, Chamber of Sultan Murad III. [online] doi:https://doi.org/10.2307/community.15287659. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: This copyrighted material is used for educational and research purposes, falling under fair use as outlined in Section 107 of U.S. Copyright Law. https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/78e436429c81e7803de536d9bf3e064c.jpg 337a4691cae0b7f5d9a7f3482e041624 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Topkapi Palace Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Language A language of the resource Istanbul, Turkey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction begun: 1459 Construction completed: 1465 Significant expansion during the reign of Suleiman I: 1520-1560 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Sultan Mehmed II Architect: Acem Ali Architect: Mimar Sinan (1488-1590) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Ottoman Baroque Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 41.01182710874718, 28.98337889668132 Extent The size or duration of the resource. Estimated from 592,600 m² (146.4 acres) to 700,000 m² (173 acres). Type The nature or genre of the resource Palace-Castle https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/45ec9b284e53f02dae7c089db117602a.png 63842a019b81a09642a6a3d19cb522d5 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/5b0d76ae2b65de86a159ee0bc4b4ef45.png cce51dd186a00b9d339dd2702ad542ee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Itsukushima Shinto Shrine Language A language of the resource Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 34.2950° N Longitude: 132.3190° E Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: hirotoridef copie-L.png https://photos.smugmug.com/Trips/Japan-2016/i-xHm2gZ3/0/L/hirotoridef%20copie-L.png Image 2: Itsukushima-Shrine.png https://www.covingtontravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Itsukushima-Shrine.png License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Started in 593 CE (traditionally attributed to Saeki no Kuramoto) reconstructed in 1168 CE (by Taira no Kiyomori) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Taira no Kiyomori Architec: Unknow Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Heian Period, Japan Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. wood Set on pier-like stilts over the sea Extent The size or duration of the resource. 275 ft long corridor floating" torii gate Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Shinden-zukuri style Description An account of the resource <div class="IDuMPvxVjTp5J16Nkg0n"> <div class="glrgl1spBnvKhHG37X5A"> <div class="ypsXN7Rsl7CQ2k4yONP3"> <div class="SadN6SK4s1QXOlHbLcoU"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="WXrzJ3057jo1PQxe41tn"> <div class="R0vreXw1J9AzeORVb1oj"> <div> <div class="QhOeTQUtWNxjqqM1Zk1X"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body_large css-o9c9ay"> <p class="w7sjNrXZl6krNFFuZhqE"><em>Itsukushima Shinto Shrine is located on Miyajima Island, partially elevated over the water on wooden stilts. Its design is axial, comprising long, covered corridors which connect to the world-famous “floating” torii gate in the bay. The building is low and horizontal in design to convey harmony with the coastline. Constructed of wooden posts and beams painted bright vermilion, it has tiled roofs that curve upward at its edges. Everything is simple, but the surfaces are striking, columns repeat, and shadows are rhythmic, accentuating the corridors. The open sides of the halls shine with natural light, while the water below glints off them; the halls, for example, appear glowy at high tide. The primary materials used are cypress wood and stone footings to sustain tides and earthquakes. The constructed shrine incorporates elements of the sea and of the mountain surroundings. With the “floating” form, it becomes clear the sacred purity of one, harmony with nature, and the spiritual boundaries between human and divine worlds.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant UNESCO World Heritage Site (1996) Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. "Itsukushima Shrine at high tide" by Bernard Gagnon – Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Itsukushima_Shrine_at_high_tide.jpg) UNESCO World Heritage Centre. “Itsukushima Shinto Shrine.” https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/776/ Coaldrake, William H. Architecture and Authority in Japan. Routledge, 1996. Abstract A summary of the resource. Itsukushima Shinto Shrine is one of Japan’s most iconic religious sites. The shrine is a masterpiece of Shinto design that shows purity, ritual, and the spirituality of natural landscapes. https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/f1006878f483c8e79743ffd733655940.jpg 198d5fe7c5e170fcd162c1bc6d2de2fb https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/bc20d58e4b7cedba20ae57d2cc4b177c.jpg 443f2b7d2e62141a94048b980bcf397f https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/5db040b827c2862fb3f0714d1172a04e.jpg 5b556253a11c694a05274dfdd6211dfc https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/f78b1409fb0fcc60f56fb65992ab2d79.jpg 7de20c725b3f12026e73d0a7d42978dd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Samarkand Language A language of the resource Samarkand, Uzbekistan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Built: 1404 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Timur (Tamerlane) Builders/Architects: Unknown (Timurid court workshops) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Timurid architecture (early 15th century) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 39.6542 N Longitude: 66.9754 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, glazed tile, mosaic faience, marble Extent The size or duration of the resource. Mausoleum complex with portal entrance, chamber, dome, and attached medrese remains Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Architectural type: Mausoleum Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant N/A Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e95d9b13e6b2f7f177b574b/1611598559510-C0U7DBK4HNOBWLIU5T6S/12.+Amir+Timur+Mausoleum.jpg?format=1500w Image 2:https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e95d9b13e6b2f7f177b574b/1611598473712-92PPO9BCA7OWQI7F9D2A/8.+Amir+Timur+Mausoleum.jpg?format=1500w Image 3:https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e95d9b13e6b2f7f177b574b/1611598592585-QSCVK4TQOG9C78C0IQ6X/2.+Amir+Timur+Mausoleum.jpg?format=1500w Image 4:https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e95d9b13e6b2f7f177b574b/1611598639647-BE4Q2N4RGKFEWQNQIWUO/3.+Amir+Timur+Mausoleum.jpg?format=1000w License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Image 4: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Blair, S. (2004) Timurid Architecture and Its Decoration. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Golombek, L. and Wilber, D. (1988) The Timurid Architecture of Iran and Turan. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Archnet (n.d.) Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Samarkand. Available at: https://archnet.org/ (Accessed: December 4, 2025). Description An account of the resource <em>The dynastic mausoleum of Timur exists at Gur-e-Amir in Samarkand with its tall ribbed turquoise dome resting above a brick chamber which is accessed through a monumental iwan entrance. The interior design of the space features marble walls and muqarnas transitions and fine blue tile decorations which showcase Timurid artistic elements while leading viewers toward the dome. The building design leads visitors through its entrance portal to reach a single domed room which functions as a dedicated funeral area for Timur and his family members. The mausoleum served as a royal burial ground during the early 1400s to showcase political power and ceremonial functions while developing architectural elements which became central to Timurid and Central Asian sacred building design.</em> https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/7e8c14aace915bb8453b5e0fe2fcdca8.JPG 4e4a5da6ee43aa971c364d8a8375edb4 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a515ab9ad1bd3736796b708373240b0e.jpg 7b6a3246ef8612ec602f73fbb02d2b77 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/555522d176e31a278d99aafd8b04a704.jpeg 5e1ab824190e9f1171c0dbd0e6fd05c1 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/7f05286a13f4f879f8081842086e2938.jpg f5c485d07867af70152eca791d421962 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tilla-Kari Madrasa, Samarkand Language A language of the resource Samarkand, Uzbekistan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Built: 1646–1660 (mid-17th century) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Yalangtush Bakhodur Architects unknown (Bukharan court workshops) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Late Timurid / Bukharan period Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 39.6541 N Longitude: 66.9750 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, stucco, glazed tile, gold leaf interior decoration Extent The size or duration of the resource. Madrasa with mosque, courtyard, and vaulted arcades Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Description An account of the resource <em>The Tilla-Kari Madrasa stands as a seventeenth-century educational complex situated on Samarkand's Registan square which features a central courtyard surrounded by vaulted arcades and an iwan that accesses a mosque with its interior surfaces adorned with luxurious gold decorations. The building exterior displays Central Asian decorative elements through its blue tile patterns and geometric and floral designs. The interior mosque area features gold leaf decorations which create a light-reflecting effect on the muqarnas and decorative paintings. The courtyard provides access to the domed sanctuary through which visitors experience a transition between educational areas and sacred areas. The construction of Tilla-Kari as part of a grand architectural complex demonstrates how Islamic education maintained its high status during the Bukharan era while enhancing the ceremonial value of the Registan area.</em> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant N/A Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Registan_Tillya-Kari_madrasah2014.JPG Image 2: https://dwc.kg/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/09-photo-workshop-adventures-uzbekistan.jpg Image 3: https://dwc.kg/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/5e30abe02b808-6061-medrese-tillja-kari.jpeg Image 4: https://dwc.kg/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/may-holidays-31.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Image 4: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Blair, S. and Bloom, J. (1995) The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250–1800. New Haven: Yale University Press. Golombek, L. and Wilber, D. (1988) The Timurid Architecture of Iran and Turan. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Archnet (n.d.) Tilla-Kari Madrasa, Samarkand. Available at: https://archnet.org/ (Accessed: December 6, 2025).