Amazing geometry leads to many optical illusions: Arches of diminishing sizes lead to a view. Tile design on a pathway that looks like adjacent squares close up turns into a zigzag in the distance. Columns that feature zigzag inlays closeup appear to be dimensional V-shapes further away. Minarets are tilted three degrees outward so they won't fall on the dome in case of earthquake. Intricate inlays are from stones from all over the world. |