The Southeast Asian Great Mosque
The Kampung Laut Mosque, Kelantan
The arrival of Islam in Southeast Asia in the 13th century was heralded by the appearance of a new mosque typology. Although the Southeast Asian Great Mosque that emerged retained the basic elements of its predecessors in the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent, it also differed in significant ways. By adapting to its new habitat, the local mosque became a striking symbol of the adaptability of Islam across cultural boundaries.
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- Ancient influences
- Form follows function
- The Kampung Laut Mosque
- The Melaka style
- Decline into provinciality