Göğceli Mosque

The religious building features walls made from black walnut, outer branch wood, and chestnut, with single-piece beams measuring up to 20 meters in length.

The structure dates back to 1206 during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Giyaseddin Keyhusrev I and remains one of the oldest wooden mosques in Turkey.

The mosque walls display intricate motifs painted with natural root dyes, each wooden panel containing different botanical patterns without repetition.

The building stands elevated 70 centimeters from the ground on large stones, with deep spaces in its foundation to promote air circulation and prevent decay.

The entire structure, measuring 17.44 by 21.55 meters, was constructed without using nails, employing traditional stacking techniques for the wooden components.

Location: Çarşamba

Inception: January 1, 1206

Official opening: 1206

Capacity: 300

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 41.19811,36.74319

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38