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−	Maqsurah or maqsura is a structure most often associated with a portion of a mosque. In its earliest form, it was a screen or grille of wood ~~that is~~ used to protect a Muslim ruler and ~~those in his~~ party and shield them from the public.	+	Maqsurah or maqsura is a structure most often associated with a portion of a mosque. In its earliest form, it was a screen or grille of wood used to protect a Muslim ruler and their party and shield them from the public. In some instances, it was used as a royal box. They also served to separate an area where Muslim saints might be buried.

−	~~In some instances, it was used as a royal box.~~ To reflect their significant status in the mosque, some maqsurah were highly decorated and carved~~. They also served to separate an area where Muslim saints might be buried~~.	+	To reflect their significant status in the mosque, some maqsurah were highly decorated and carved.

−	The earliest maqsurah dates back to between 644 and 656 CE at the Mosque of Medina. ~~These~~ continued to be built through the 1000s, but later became associated with a detached area of the mosque that was the designated space for communal prayer.	+	The earliest maqsurah dates back to between 644 and 656 CE at the Mosque of Medina. They continued to be built through the 1000s, but later became associated with a detached area of the mosque that was the designated space for communal prayer.

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Maqsurah or maqsura is a structure most often associated with a portion of a mosque. In its earliest form, it was a screen or grille of wood that is used to protect a Muslim ruler and those in his party and shield them from the public.

In some instances, it was used as a royal box. To reflect their significant status in the mosque, some maqsurah were highly decorated and carved. They also served to separate an area where Muslim saints might be buried.

The earliest maqsurah dates back to between 644 and 656 CE at the Mosque of Medina. These continued to be built through the 1000s, but later became associated with a detached area of the mosque that was the designated space for communal prayer.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Types of dome.

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