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Aslanhane Mosque, 13th-century mosque in Old Town, Ankara, Turkey

The Aslanhane Mosque features a square design covering 400 square meters with 24 wooden columns supporting its traditional wooden roof structure.

Built in 1290 during the Anatolian Seljuk period, the mosque stands as one of Turkey's earliest examples of wooden hypostyle architecture.

The mosque contains a decorated mihrab with Seljuk tiles from earlier structures, demonstrating the traditional reuse of materials in religious architecture.

Located near Ankara citadel, the mosque maintains regular prayer services and welcomes visitors interested in examining its architectural elements.

Three stone gates and twelve windows pierce the fortified walls, while repurposed ancient marble blocks form the foundation of this religious structure.

Location: Ankara

Founders: Mesud II

Architectural style: Anatolian Seljuk architecture

Part of: Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia

GPS coordinates: 39.93600,32.86481

Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:46

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