An 'alam (Arabic: علَم, lit. 'flag') or alem (Turkish: alem) is a standard or flagpole in Islamic culture, typically topped by an ornate metal finial. The word 'alam is used generally to denote a banner but in the context of Islamic art it can refer to examples of the metal finials.
An 'alam (Arabic: علَم, lit. 'flag') or alem (Turkish: alem) is a standard or flagpole in Islamic culture, typically topped by an ornate metal finial. The word 'alam is used generally to denote a banner but in the context of Islamic art it can refer to examples of the metal finials.
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