Muqarnas portal

A monumental entrance whose tympanum or half-dome is dressed with tiered muqarnas, combining geometric prowess with an interplay of shadow and light. This type of portal, frequent in Persian, Timurid and Mamluk architecture, magnifies the threshold of mosques, madrasas and palaces. Its honeycombed profusion signals a ceremonial access. Restored, it offers a spectacular entrance to heritage hotels installed within former monuments, framing the arrival sequence.