Transformation Of Facade Principles In Central Asian Architecture From The 7th To The 12th Centuries
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https://doi.org/10.55640/eijp-05-12-11Keywords:
Central Asian architecture, facade formation, Islamic architecture, Seljuk periodAbstract
The article analyzes the transformation of facade principles in Central Asian architecture from the 7th to the 12th centuries. Special attention is given to the interaction of religious traditions, political contacts, and construction technologies that shaped the facade as a symbolic, compositional, and representative architectural element. Based on archaeological, architectural, and historical evidence, the study traces the evolution from enclosing defensive wall surfaces to complex portal–domed systems, establishing the foundations of the classical Islamic facade tradition in Uzbekistan and the broader Central Asian region.
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