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A niche in a mosque wall showing the direction of prayer.
Also known as: Prayer niche, Qibla niche
A mihrab is a niche set into the wall of a mosque that faces Mecca, showing the direction of prayer. It is a direction indicator rather than a focus of veneration, and its architectural elaboration varies enormously without changing that function.
Is a niche in a mosque wall indicating the direction of Mecca and therefore of prayer.
Contexts: Religion
Indicates direction rather than serving as an object of veneration, which is why its architectural elaboration varies without altering its purpose.
Contexts: Religion
An arched recess set into a flat wall, often framed by columns and decorated within.
A fuller structured visual breakdown is not yet documented for this symbol.