Draft:Hammadid architecture
Hammadid architecture refers to an architectural style that emerged in the Central Maghreb during the reign of the Hammadid dynasty. This style prospered under the rule of two prominent emirs, An Nacir and his son Al Mansour, during a period when the Hammadid Emirate briefly rose to become the most powerful entity in the Maghreb.
Hammadid architecture was heavily influenced by Islamic styles, particularly the Fatimid architecture, with additional inspiration from local Byzantine styles and Persian architecture, from which the Hammadids adopted several key elements. The reach of Hammadid architecture extended far beyond its regional borders. Its influence is notably evident in Norman architecture in Sicily, where buildings display remarkable similarities with Hammadid traditions. Additionally, traces of this architectural style can still be observed in parts of Ifriqiya.
The Hammadid Emirate eventually collapsed under the Almohads, who unified the Maghreb and the Muslim taifas of Al-Andalus under their rule. The Almohads would go on to incorporate many Hammadid architectural elements and techniques into their constructions across the Maghreb.