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A mihrab is a niche or decorative element in a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca, which is the holiest city in Islam. It serves as a focal point for prayer.

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Archaeology in the Holy Land
Art and Politics
History of Architecture
Intro to African Arts and Visual Culture
Introduction to Art
Islamic Art and Architecture
Medieval Art in Focus: Holy Lands
Religions of Asia
Symbolism in Art
The Islamic World

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