Perhaps the most impressive architecture depicted is Alexander's Citadel from the 4th Century B.C. The inner guard stripe is very similar to the Homer pl. 5 (Homer, Julian, Exclusively Belouch (Cheltenham, Homer Oriental Rugs, 1986). The old architecture of the Citadel contrasts with the helicopters above. A mihrab, the mountains, and the trees point towards the top of the rug. Two 'hand emblems' rest on either side of the mihrab indicate where one places their hands during prayer.

Wool: Soft | Sheen: Very shiny | Handle: Floppy

Selvedge: Three cords braided black goat hair | Fringe: Two inch kilim. Six cords, 4 purple, 2 yellow, 1 blue, one inch fringe, overhand knots | Pile: 3mm

Warp: White | Weft: 2 black | Warp Depression: