مجلة أنسنة للبحوث و الدراسات
Volume 16, Numéro 2, Pages 273-286
2025-12-30

The Minaret As A Transformative Element In Marinid Architecture In Terms Of Construction Methods And Forms Of Decoration “the Minaret Of Sidi El-helwi Mosque” As An Example

Authors : Bensafa Abdelkader . Meghaghi Youcef .

Abstract

The minaret is an architectural element added to Islamic mosques in later periods of the Islamic era s Republic of Korea ", which appeared in Islamic Morocco during the Zayani period, and was particularly concerned with it in order to give it a distinctive character by decorating it with decorative baubles and mosaics The minaret has received great attention from the Muslim architect. minarets were used in prayer calls as well as in wartime observation. It is in this respect that we have chosen the minaret of Sidi al-Halawi Mosque, which dates back to the Marina period.

Keywords

Minaret ; Sidi al-Halawi Mosque ; Construction Methods ; Ornamental shapes