0 a spike of limestone hanging from the roof of a cave etc formed by the dripping of water containing lime. -- stalaktit
The terms mocrabe and muqarnas are similar and may be used interchangeably at times, but muqarnas do not necessarily have stalactite formations.
The inner portico traditionally have stalactite capitals while the outer portico has capitals with chevron patterns ("baklava").
It is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites.
Massive pillars are predominant in the halls while the ceiling is covered with stalactites.
Besides its enormous wealth in beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and similar calcite deposits it contains cave paintings and some engravings.
The rock is honeycombed with caves; some are very large and extend for miles underground where very beautiful stalactites are to be found.
The balconies in the tower are supported by exquisite stalactite designs.
Sometimes amber retains the form of drops and stalactites, just as it exuded from the ducts and receptacles of the injured trees.
