Mosque of Al-Aqmar

The Mosque of Al-Aqmar, located in Cairo, Egypt, was built in 1125 during the Fatimid era. It is notable for its intricate marble façade decorated with detailed geometrical and calligraphic designs, which is unusual for Muslim mosques of that period. The mosque's name means "Moonlit Mosque," referencing its moon-shaped façade. It features a unique response (a structure projecting from the wall) that supports the minaret, illustrating innovative Islamic architectural techniques. The mosque served both as a religious center and a community space, embodying artistic craftsmanship and functional design characteristic of Fatimid architecture.