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Evolution of Islamic Architecture Islamic architecture evolved as a distinctive style beginning in the 7th century, reflecting the cultural and spiritual essence of the Islamic world. Rooted in Arab, Persian, Byzantine, and Sassanian influences, it flourished through the construction of grand mosques, palaces, and fortresses. Early Islamic structures, like the Dome of the Rock (691 CE) and the Great Mosque of Damascus (715 CE), introduced iconic elements such as domes, minarets, and ornate calli