4. ARCHITECTURE PRE ISLAMIC
Mohenjo-daro - Larkana
Built around 2500 BC, it was one of the world's earliest major urban settlements, contemporaneous with the
civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete, and Norte Chico.
5. ARCHITECTURE PRE ISLAMIC
Taxila – UNESCO World Heritage Site (600 BC)
Taxila is a vast serial site that includes a Mesolithic cave and the archaeological remains of four
early settlement sites, Buddhist monasteries, and a Muslim mosque and madrassa.
6. ARCHITECTURE PRE ISLAMIC
Darewar Fort – Bahawalpur
The fort was built by Hindu Rajput, Bhati of Jaisalmer. It remained in the hands of the Rajput Bhati royal
family of Jaisalmer until captured by the Nawabs of Bahawalpur in 1733
11. ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Shah Jehan Mosque – Thatta
Built in 1647, during the reign of Mughal King Shah Jahan, as a gift to the people of Sindh for their
hospitality.
12. ARCHITECTURE EXAMPLES FORT
Lahore Fort
The existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1556–1605 and
was regularly upgraded by subsequent Mughal, Sikh and British rulers.
13. ARCHITECTURE PRE MUGHAL
Shah Rukn-e-Alam Tomb – Multan
Built between 1320 - 1324 AD, the tomb is said to have built by Ghias-ud-Din Tughlak during his governorship
of Depalpur
18. ARCHITECTURE MOSAIC
Lahore Fort – Shish Mehal
The ‘Palace of Mirrors’ consists of a spacious hall with several halls behind. There is a marble perforated
screen in the rear chamber which is carved of tendril, floral and geometrical patterns.
29. ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Minar-e-Pakistan – Lahore
The tower was constructed in 1960s on the site where where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore
Resolution, the first official call for a separate homeland for the Muslims living in the South Asia.
30. ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Faisal Mosque – Islamabad
Built in 1986 in Islamabad. It is the largest mosque in Pakistan. The mosque's unusual design is a departure
from the long history of South Asian Islamic architecture. It can accommodate 10,000 worshipers in its main
prayer hall, 24,000 in its porticoes, 40,000 in its courtyard, and another 200,000 in its adjoining grounds.
31. ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Pakistan Monument – Islamabad
The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a national monument representing the nation's four
provinces and three territories.
32. ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Grand Jamia Masjid – Lahore
It is the third largest mosque in Pakistan inaugurated on Eid-ul-Adha on 6 October 2014. The architecture is
influenced by Badshahi Masjid, Wazir Khan Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
36. LANDSCAPE NORTH
K2
Second highest mountain in the world at 8,611 metres.K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme
difficulty of ascent and the second-highest fatality rate among the eight thousanders.
37. BURGE LA – DEOSAI PLAINS
Deosai Plateau is the second highest plateau in the world. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna.
14,000 ft above sea level & 3,000 square kms
LANDSCAPE NORTH
38. Silk Road – is now Karokaram Highway
Often referred to as the Eight wonder of the world, is the 1,300 kms of highway that connects Pakistan to
China. It is also one of the world’s most paved roads.
39. LANDSCAPE BALOCHISTAN
HINGOL NATIONAL PARK
Hingol National Park covers an area of 1,650 square kilometres (640 sq mi) and is the largest National Park in
Pakistan. It was established in 1988.
40. LANDSCAPE BALOCHISTAN
MUD VOLCANO – HINGOL NATIONAL PARK
Hingol National Park covers an area of 1,650 square kilometres (640 sq mi) and is the largest National Park in
Pakistan. It was established in 1988.
42. LANDSCAPE SINDH
CHATTAN SHAH JI TAKRI – SINDH
Intriguing ancient rock in interior Sindh. There is also a Hindu temple built on top that is regarded as
one of the holiest temples by the Hindu community.
46. CULTURE FOOD
FOOD STREETS
In Pakistan, a food street is a street that has been designated for eating out. The food street is lined with
food stalls, restaurants, and other food shops, and are typically pedestrianized.
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Editor's Notes
tēnā koutou i tēnei ahiahi (Tena koto ee tey ney ahi ahi)
Assalam O Alikum everyone, Peace be Upon You
My name is Omer Khan and me and my family have been living in the beautiful wellington from Last 10 years.
317 Recruit wing
A big thank you to Royal New Zealand College and for the engagement and having us here.
We are going to spent next 15 minutes looking at pictures from all around Pakistan – with key focus on Architecture, Landscape and Culture.
A picture speak thousand words – and that is essentially what I am doing today.
Essentially I will be working on your recallability –
Relate image to country.
A bright images pops up rather than the image portrayed by the Media these dats.
Strategic location
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So, with respect to Islamic Architecture – today we will learn about key influences, characteristics that you will see commonly with Islamic architecture, features and finally we will end with some examples.
So, with respect to Islamic Architecture – today we will learn about key influences, characteristics that you will see commonly with Islamic architecture, features and finally we will end with some examples.
So, with respect to Islamic Architecture – today we will learn about key influences, characteristics that you will see commonly with Islamic architecture, features and finally we will end with some examples.
Religion:
No pictures of people – No idol worshipping
No single picture in Islamic art
Mosques become the centre
Pre-Islamic:
Roman, Gothic, Jewish, Christian features such as mosaics, domes, arches
Examples:
Unique building materials
White marble
Unique colours
Unique stlyes
Local traditions
Unique colours
Unique styles
So, with respect to Islamic Architecture – today we will learn about key influences, characteristics that you will see commonly with Islamic architecture, features and finally we will end with some examples.
Geometry is everywhere – mosque
In 8th century CE early during ealy history of islam
Craftsmen Motifs from Pre-existing from roman and Persian
And changed them to visual expressions
Golden age. Previous achievements from various civilisations were preserved and further developed. Fundamental enhancements
Sophisticated use of complex abstraction
And that includes architecture, scientific methods, mathematics
Intricate floral
Remarkable complexity
Compass and ruler
It all starts with a circle and how this circle is divided
How will you divide it up
4,5 OR 6 equal sections
Underlying grid
Keeps
Overlaying lines and construction lines
Either these patterns are in Agra, India or Alhambra, in Spain
Most contain stars surrounded by a petal shape
Look complex, however are simple to create
Using just a compass and a ruler
Floral Patterns
So, with respect to Islamic Architecture – today we will learn about key influences, characteristics that you will see commonly with Islamic architecture, features and finally we will end with some examples.
- Different flora and fauna
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An extremely popular tourist location – especially in the Summer
It resembles the punakaiki (pancake rocks).
Also interestingly there is a Hindu temple at the top of the rock
There are countless stories from backpackers and blogger who have visited Pakistan – and one consistent message is how much praise