Elements of Islamic Architecture in Israel – Paintings by Bezalel-Levy

For over 20 years we have been photographing, painting, and documenting Islamic structures in Israel, built between the years 638 and 1948.




Kever ha Sheik (tomb of the sheik) Ashkelon. Constructed by the Mameluks in the 14th century. The inscription inside the tomb reads "Awad" which was the name of the sheik.



“The Little Mosque” Ashkelon, Built by the Mameluks in the 14th century. Painting is 30 x44 in. (76 x 112 cm.)





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Lighthouse and Minaret, Jaffa

Arch, Ashkelon


Facade, Ashkelon


Mosque, Acco


Muslim Mihrab (18th Century) in Upper Room


Hammam (Turklish Bath) Acco


Neve Samuel


Unidentified Tomb near Kochav Yair


Retired Ornaments from the Dome of the Rock


Haji, Moslem Quarter, Old City Jerusalem




Door in Alley, Acco


Remains of Arab Home, Migdal (Majdal)Ashkelon


Former Home of a Sheik , Kibbutz Zikim


Former Home of a Sheik, Kibbutz Zikim


Former Home of a Sheik, Kibbutz Zikim


Former Home of a Sheik, Kibbutz Zikim


Roof of Mosque, Ashkelon #1


Roof of Mosque, Ashkelon #2

 

For more Architectural Elements see Jerusalem Scrolls and  Neve-Tzedek