Jabal Harun
Mount Harun ( Jabal Harun) or Mount Hor or El-Barra is the highest land in Petra area. Jabal Harun is often visited by tourists, the believe Jabal Harun’s peak was the place where the funeral Prophet Harun. This is where the Prophet Harun died and then buried by Prophet Mouses.
Jabal Harun | El-Barra | Mount Harun
Islam presents in Jordan by 7C. Prophet Harun arrived in Jordan along with Prophet Mouse, when taking his people out or Egypt during King Firaun/Pharaoh.
In 14th Century, a mosque was built in white dome and can be seen from the area around Petra. And Propher Harun’s grave in Jabal Harun has become a sacred place for Muslim, in addition to Jewish and Christians.
Taj Mahal A monument of Love
Filed under: asia, monument, mosque, myth and legend
Taj Mahal is a monument which is located in Agra, India. It is Built upon the desire of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Son of Jahangir, as the symbol of love toward his beloved wife.
- Taj Mahal of India
Shah Jahan was an emperor of Mughal Empire, whose had a huge wealth during the period. In 1631, his second wife was death while giving birth of her daughter, Gauhara Begum.
Taj Mahal Exotic Scenery
Gauhara Begum her self was the 14th children of the couple Shah Jahan and his Persian wife, Arjumand Banu Begun, whose also known as Mumtaz-ul-or also Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal then used as a musoleum for Shah Jahan’s Persian wife.
The Construction of Taj Mahal had spent 23 years (1630-1653) of building, and Taj Mahal has been a masterpiece of Mughal Architechture.
Baiturrahman Mosque of Aceh
Baiturrahman Mosque ( Masjid agung Baiturohman) has become one of noble architecture that the people of Aceh been proud of. Baiturrahman located in Banda Aceh ( the capital of Aceh territory) , near by Aceh Market. A lotus water pool in 20 meters distance is built in the front of the mosque until the main gate.
- Baiturrahman Mosque of Aceh
Baiturrahman Mosque consist of five domes. The main dome is rising up, and the interior of the mosque is very much beautified with attractive curves and decoration. The beauty of Baiturahman has made this holly mosque as the icon of Aceh.
- Architecture of Baiturrahman Mosque
Baiturahman Mosque has had a long historical stories. During Tsunami disaster, Baiturahman is one among some building that remains stood still. Read more
