Tarsus Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Tarsus, Turkey
The Tarsus Mosque features a monumental marble gate entrance leading to a courtyard with a nartex supported by fourteen stone columns beneath sixteen domes.
Built in 1579 under Ottoman rule by Ibrahim Bey of the Ramadanid dynasty, the mosque replaced a previous structure from the ninth century Abbasid period.
The marble pulpit and prayer niche demonstrate the Ottoman architectural traditions, while the Iranian-style arches connect the supporting columns throughout the building.
The mosque maintains its position as the largest Islamic place of worship in central Tarsus, located in the Camii Nur district near Kirkkaşık Bedesten market.
The mosque grounds include the tombs of several historical figures, including Al-Ma'mun, Luqman, and Seth, who religious texts describe as a son of Adam.
Location: Tarsus
Inception: 1579
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.91560,34.89750
Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:47
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