Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Decorative honeycomb-like vaulting used in Islamic architecture, such as in the Great Mosque of Isfahan, that frames iwans and creates intricate geometric patterns.
AP course connection
Topic 7.1: 7.1 Materials, Processes, & Techniques in West & Central Asia