Mausoleum of Barquq, Cairo
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Geometry
- The symmetry group of the tiling is *442 (p4m).
- All the internal angles of the constituent polygons are a multiple of 15°.
- Contains one regular three-pointed star polygon with vertex angle of 105°.
- Contains one regular octagon.
- Contains one regular 12-pointed star polygon with vertex angle of 75°.
- There are 6 non-regular reflective tiles (including one kite).
- The tiling satisfies the interlace condition and has no finite interlace and two infinite interlaces with straight cross-overs.
- The tiling is edge-to-edge.
- As drawn, contains about 485 polygons.
References
Publications referenced:
- Figure 249 (Barquq, Cairo, Egypt) of Martin S. Briggs. Muhammadan architecture in Egypt and Palestin, Oxford, Clarendon Press, Pressmark 32.F.79, 1924. [briggs] {255p}
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