Wikipedia: Nigde
Nigde Ak MedresseThe mosque Ak Medresse is situated in Nigde. My reconstruction may have been done according to the rules, namely "back on front", the result looks weird and does not match the photo.
The first layer is much too wide.
Moreover, the photo shows five layers and the reconstruction only four layers.
After implementing the additional rule "back on curve", the missing layer becomes visible.
Instead of the blue "intermediate units" there will be muqarnas units with a wall.
The result is a slimmer and higher muqarnas that matches both Uluengin's analysis and the photo.
Check the animation to find out the composition of this muqarnas.
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Analysis M. Fatin Uluengin |
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Computer reconstructie (STL) binnenkant van onderen |
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full screen animationNigde Ak Medresse (back on front)
The first attempt was entirely based on the rule "back on front". It contains four layers. The result looks like a collapsed wedding cake. So this is not the correct interpretation. The computer reconstruction pinpoints the cause. According to the rule "back on front" the blue units should be "intermediate units". As a consequence, the first layer does gain height, but rather depth, creating the effect of the collapsed cake.
Computer reconstruction (STL) inside |
Computer reconstruction (STL) outside |
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