Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital

The Divriği Great Mosque features intricate stone carvings with geometric patterns across its walls, complemented by a grand entrance portal and multiple domes.

Built in 1228 during the Seljuk period, the complex was commissioned by Mengücek Gazi and designed by architects Ahmed Naqqash Hılatî and Hürrem Shah bin Muğis.

The structure represents a fusion of Islamic and regional architectural traditions, incorporating both religious worship spaces and medical treatment facilities under one complex.

The complex includes a hospital section called Darüşşifa, which functioned as a medical center and educational facility for healthcare practitioners of the period.

The northern portal displays extraordinary carved decorations that deviate from traditional Anatolian Seljuk style, featuring rosettes and arabesques in intricate compositions.

Location: Divriği

Architectural style: Anatolian Seljuk architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.37122,38.12158

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47