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Hypostyle halls can be recognized by an abundance of pillars supporting the roof. The structure appears in temples in Egypt, ruins of palaces in Persia, and in mosques.

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Stucco decoration was used extensively during the Abbasid dynasty. Different styles of stucco decoration were found in Samarra.

Above are some examples of Abbasid stucco styles from Afghanistan and Egypt

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Shinto shrines, and their gates, Torii, which are the one of the most iconic features of Shinto architecture in Japan

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Chajja, or the overhanging roof, finds particular importance in the facade of Rajasthani architecture. Curved chajjas, said to have gained influence during the Mughal era, is however, more commonly seen in Rajput architecture in India

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Wind catchers, while a feature of several monuments in Iran, was actually not limited to the region.

Below is a wind catcher (maklaf) from Cairo

Hyderabad, Pakistan was once famous as the City of Wind Catchers (Mangh)

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Variations of the multifoil arch in different architecture styles around the world

Moorish architecture

Indian architecture

French architecture

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Sudano-Sahelian architecture, featuring the use of mud bricks, earth plaster, and wooden beams. Of note are the distinct conical pillars

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Joglo roofs, seen in Javanese architecture in Indonesia

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Puuc architecture, an example of Mayan architecture, with limestone constructions, smooth lower walls, and decorative motifs on the upper half of the buildings.

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Incan architecture, and trapezoid windows/ doorways.

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Corbelled arches, while popular in Indian temple architecture, and consequently, Indo-Islamic and South-East Asian architecture, are not just restricted to India. Examples of corbelling have been found in Mayan civilizations, and in ancient Greece, and Egypt.

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Iwans, originally thought to be a Parthian invention, are vaulted halls open on one side that became exceedingly popular in islamic architecture around the globe. Above are examples from Uzbekistan, Syria, Iran and India

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Sasanian architecture, featuring iwans, or vaulted halls open on one side. Sasanian architecture was to greatly influence Persian, and later Islamic architecture.

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Tughlaq architecture, a prominent example of Indo-islamic architecture. Batter ( sloping walls) were used for increased strength and support.

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Stone-carving on entrances showcase the importance of stone in Anatolian Seljuk architecture