west centra asia and polynesia

Aku ‘ula

Feather Cape

Hawaiian Male nobility wore feather cloaks and capes for ceremonies and battle.

Each cloak provided protection when worn ( mana) . Feathers attached to the netting in overlapping rows. Red and black feathers from the O’O bird. Yellow feathers are more scarce than the red ones.Cloaks were highly valued and passed down from generations.

Treasury at Petra 400-100 ce

Hellenistic and Near eastern architecture. Architecture reflects the diverse and different cultures in which the Nabataeans traded. The Tombs contain niches or small chambers for burials cut into stone walls. Hellenistic style reflects the influence of Alexandria.

Tholos: round temple with columns

Upper level of tholos : Amazon, female figure ( prob isis)

Lower Level of tholos: Greek twin gods(castor and Pollux), Discouri who protected travelers .

entrance is through the Siq

The Kaaba Mecca, saudi arabia 631-632 ce

Pilgrimage site. Qur’an established the direction of prayer. the Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to the Kaaba

5 pillars of islam ( declaration of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, pilgrimage)

They Circumambulate around the Kaaba in hopes to touch or kiss the black stone.

Muslims believed that Abraham and his son Ismail constructed the Kaaba. Muhummad was driven out of mecca. The shrine is a focal point for muslim worship and Pilgrimage. Black stone is believed to have been given to Ibrahim by the angel Gabriel and is revered by Muslims.

Dome of the rock 691-692 ce

On top of the haram al sharif, highest point in old Jerusalem. NOT A MOSQUE.

Mosque at Isfrahan c.700 ce

Court of Guyumars c.1522-1525 ce