Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand
data192/TRA0221
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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 30°.
- Contains one regular hexagon.
- Contains one regular four-pointed star polygon with vertex angle of 120°.
- Contains one regular 12-pointed star polygon with vertex angle of 60°.
- There are four non-regular reflective tiles (including one kite).
- The tiling satisfies the interlace condition and has one finite interlace and one infinite interlace with straight cross-overs.
- The tiling is edge-to-edge.
- As drawn, contains about 191 polygons.
References
Publications referenced:
- Photo by David Wade: TRA 0221 (Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand, Central Asia) of David Wade. Website: patterninislamicart.com, UK, 2015. [wadei] {Website}
Photographs
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