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Open courtyard of a mosque with domes and minarets

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Why Do Mosques Use Courtyards, Domes and Minarets?

Mosque courtyards, domes and minarets developed at different times to serve congregation, prayer orientation, ablution, sound, climate and public visibility. Modern acoustics confirms real effects, including that domes can sometimes…