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@RickGaehl

I can't find her right now, but on twitter there is, or was, a lady who seemed to be an expert who claimed that the basic design for European Cathedrals is from Syrian models, and was brought back to Europe by Crusaders

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Rick Gaehl

@failedLyndonLaRouchite
The idea that Gothic architecture was derived from what he called 'Saracen' architecture was first mooted by Christopher Wren. However, it probably makes more sense to see it as a development of the Romanesque style; the key difference in early Gothic being the introduction of the pointed arch. In any case, the earliest Gothic buildings pre-date the Crusades. It is possible, however, that Moorisah influence, from Spain, played a part.

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