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Russia-linked Telegram channels offering to pay for attacks on mosques
Network of #Russian Telegram channels encouraging #UK residents to commit violent attacks on #mosques, #Muslims & offering #cryptocurrency in return
Channels have already been linked to real world events
The groups are also sharing PDFs containing #bomb-making recipes & #3D-printed #weapons designs
Šerefudin's White Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This striking modernist mosque defies architectural conventions.#architecture #religion #mosques #section-Atlas
Šerefudin's White Mosque
Leaning Mosque in Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
This tilted minaret and mosque are a feat of modern engineering.#islam #mosques #section-Atlas
Leaning Mosque
Vieux Caire, Citadelle et Mokattam Zürich : Photoglob Company, ca. 1890-1910 Mountains,Forts & fortifications,Mosques,Cityscapes,Egypt Cairo
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![The image depicts a vast urban landscape, likely captured in the late 19th or early 20th century. Dominating the skyline is an expansive fortified complex with multiple minarets and domes, indicative of Islamic architecture. This could be identified as part of Cairo's historical citadel, known for its blend of ancient fortifications and significant religious buildings.
The cityscape includes a mix of dense urban structures, showcasing various architectural styles from different periods. Some buildings appear older, possibly centuries old with exposed brickwork and smaller domes, while others show more modern construction techniques.
The coloration suggests the image might be an original photograph or a print made on tinted paper, common in photographic prints during that era. The sky is clear blue above the city, hinting at good weather conditions when the photo was taken.
In terms of geographical and historical context, this landscape corresponds to Cairo's Mokattam district as referenced by "Vieux Caire" (Old Cairo), which holds significant archaeological sites like the ancient village of Babylon. The caption also mentions Zürich: Photoglob Company, indicating that this image may be part of a series created or distributed in Switzerland during the period mentioned.
Given these details, it's plausible to deduce that the photograph captures a perspective from an elevated position overlooking Cairo’s Mokattam district [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/812/612/603/943/396/original/d8a196b7ae5ceb84.jpeg "The image depicts a vast urban landscape, likely captured in the late 19th or early 20th century. Dominating the skyline is an expansive fortified complex with multiple minarets and domes, indicative of Islamic architecture. This could be identified as part of Cairo's historical citadel, known for its blend of ancient fortifications and significant religious buildings.
The cityscape includes a mix of dense urban structures, showcasing various architectural styles from different periods. Some buildings appear older, possibly centuries old with exposed brickwork and smaller domes, while others show more modern construction techniques.
The coloration suggests the image might be an original photograph or a print made on tinted paper, common in photographic prints during that era. The sky is clear blue above the city, hinting at good weather conditions when the photo was taken.
In terms of geographical and historical context, this landscape corresponds to Cairo's Mokattam district as referenced by \"Vieux Caire\" (Old Cairo), which holds significant archaeological sites like the ancient village of Babylon. The caption also mentions Zürich: Photoglob Company, indicating that this image may be part of a series created or distributed in Switzerland during the period mentioned.
Given these details, it's plausible to deduce that the photograph captures a perspective from an elevated position overlooking Cairo’s Mokattam district [...]")
Vieux Caire et Citadelle Zürich : Photoglob Company, ca. 1890-1910 Forts & fortifications,Mosques,Cityscapes,Egypt Cairo
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Vieux Caire, vue générale Zürich : Photoglob Company, ca. 1890-1910 Aqueducts,Pyramids,Mosques,Cityscapes,Egypt Cairo
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@nan Aquí hay una descripción de texto alternativo para la imagen:
Un mural dividido en cuatro cuadros muestra cuatro moscas estilizadas. Dos cuadros son de fondo amarillo y dos de fondo negro. Las moscas tienen alas color durazno y cuerpos negros y blancos. Sobre dos de las moscas hay texto pequeño: una dice "COSINERA" y la otra "I♡B". En la parte inferior del mural, se lee "#MOSQUES DE GIRONA" en letra pequeña. El mural está pintado en una pared de piedra, con un suelo de adoquines y hojas secas en la base.
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Tallest places of worship in the USA: minimum 200′ tall
First United Methodist church/Temple Building in Chicago – source: Pinterest.comThe following list identifies the tallest places of worship in the United States. A minimum height of 200 feet to the top of the building, steeple, minaret, dome, tower, or spire was required for inclusion in the list. Twenty-nine (29) states are represented on the list.
Peace to all this Thanksgiving week!
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ – Source: holidify.com2. Riverside Church: New York City, NY = 392 feet
3. St. Patrick’s Cathedral: New York City, NY = 330 feet
4. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: Washington, DC = 328 feet
5. Cathedral of Saint Paul: St. Paul, MN = 307 feet
6. National Cathedral: Washington, DC = 301 feet
7. Saint Francis de Sales Church: St. Louis, MO = 300 feet
8. Cathedral of Hope: Pittsburgh, PA = 299 feet
9. St. Peter Cathedral: Erie, PA = 298 feet
10. Washington Mormon Temple: Kensington, MD = 288 feet
11. Cathedral of the Assumption: Louisville, KY = 287 feet
12. Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church: New York City, NY = 286 feet
13-14. Trinity Church: New York City, NY and Cathedral of St. Joseph: Hartford, CT = 284 feet
15. St. Paul’s Cathedral: Buffalo, NY = 275 feet
16. First Presbyterian Church and Manse: Baltimore, MD = 273 feet
17. Holy Rosary Church: Tacoma, WA = 270 feet
18. St Botolph’s Church: Boston, MA = 267 feet
19-21. Fort Street Presbyterian Church: Detroit, MI; St. Anthony’s Church: Toledo, OH; and St. Joseph Cathedral: Buffalo, NY = 265 feet
22. Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart: Newark, NJ = 260 feet
23-24. Catholic Church of the Gesu: Milwaukee, WI and Los Angeles Mormon Temple: Los Angeles, CA= 259 feet
25. Boston Avenue Methodist Church: Tulsa, OK = 258 feet
26-28. St. Anthony of Padua Church: New Bedford, MA; St. Matthew’s German Evangelical Lutheran Church: Charleston, SC; and Heinz Memorial Chapel: Pittsburgh, PA = 256 feet
29. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church: Dubuque, IA = 252 feet
30-32. Basilica of St. Josaphat: Milwaukee, WI; Church of the Holy Redeemer: New York City, NY; and Basilica of Saint Mary: Minneapolis, MN = 250 feet
33-34. St. Florian Catholic Church: Hamtramck, MI and St. Paul Cathedral; Pittsburgh, PA = 247 feet
35-37. Saint Michael’s Church: Rochester NY New Old South Church: Boston, MA; and Grace Episcopal Cathedral: San Francisco, CA = 246 feet
38-39. Church of the Covenant: Boston, MA and Crean Tower at Christ Cathedral: Garden Grove, CA = 236 feet
40. Saint Michael Archangel Catholic Church: Cleveland, OH = 232 feet
41-45. Basilica of the Sacred Heart: Notre Dame, IN; St. Michael’s Catholic Church: Milwaukee, WI; Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception: Peoria, IL; Cathedral of Saint Helena: Helena, MT; and St. John the Evangelist Church: Schenectady, NY = 230 feet
46. Grace United Methodist Church: Harrisburg, PA = 226 feet
47-48. St. Peter in Chains Cathedral: Cincinnati, OH and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist: Paterson, NJ = 225 feet
49. Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe: Dallas, TX = 224 feet
50. Cathedral of St. Peter: Belleville, IL = 222 feet
51. Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception: Denver, CO = 221 feet
52-54. First Presbyterian Church: Fort Wayne, IN and Cathedral of St. Andrew: Little Rock, AR = 220 feet; as well as St. John the Workman Cathedral: La Crosse, WI ~ 220 feet
55. St. Paul The Apostle Parish: Jersey City, NJ = 219 feet
56. Park Street Church: Boston, MA = 217 feet
57-58. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament: Sacramento, CA and Cathedral of St .Joseph: Sioux Falls, SD = 215 feet
59-60. Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church: Fort Wayne, IN and Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist: Savannah, GA = 214 feet
61. St. Peter’s Catholic Church: Fort Wayne, IN = 211 feet
62-67. St. Peter’s Church: Philadelphia, PA; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: Albany, NY; Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church: Fort Wayne, IN; Salt Lake Mormon Temple: Salt Lake City, UT; Holy Name Cathedral: Chicago, IL; and Duke Chapel: Durham NC = 210 feet
68. Rockefeller Memorial Chapel: Chicago, IL = 207 feet
69. Grace Church: Providence, RI ~ 206 feet
70. Church of Saint Agnes: St. Paul, MN = 205 feet
71. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: Portland, ME = 204 feet
72-73. St. Boniface Catholic Church: Evansville, IN and Trinity Lutheran Church: Reading, PA = 202 feet
74-79. Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Dubuque, IA; St. Joseph Oratory: Detroit, Michigan; Saint Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral: Syracuse, NY; St. Michael’s Church: Brooklyn, NY; Trinity Cathedral: Pittsburgh, PA; and St. Michael’s Church: Chicago, IL = 200 feet
Possible additions:
St. Francis Xavier Church: Brooklyn, NY – unknown height
St. John the Baptist Cathedral: Fresno, CA = unknown height
Saint Julie Billiart Catholic Church: Hamilton, OH = unknown height
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Granada. Alhambra. Interior de la Mesquita München : Purger & Co., 1899-1920 Alhambra (Granada, Spain),Tiles,Mosques,Interiors,Spain Granada
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Córdoba. La Mezquita Zürich, Switzerland : Photoglob Company, ca. 1890-1906 Catedral (Córdoba, Spain),Arches,Cathedrals,Mosques,Spain Córdoba
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