Which of the following buildings has a hypostyle hall comprised of horseshoe arches?
A)Masjid-i Jami
B)Great Mosque of Córdoba
C)Sultan Selim Mosque
D)Dome of the Rock

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The Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain has a hypostyle hall comprised of horseshoe arches, which is a characteristic feature of Islamic architecture during the medieval period. Masjid-i Jami (also known as the Friday Mosque) in Isfahan, Iran has a hypostyle hall, but its arches are not horseshoe-shaped. The Sultan Selim Mosque in Edirne, Turkey has a huge central dome and semi-domes, but no hypostyle hall. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Israel has a smaller domed structure with intricate mosaics, but no hypostyle hall.

Which of the Following Buildings Has a Hypostyle Hall Comprised