Parli Safa Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Sur district, Diyarbakır, Turkey.
Parli Safa Mosque is an Akkoyunlu-era mosque in Sur, Diyarbakır, distinguished by an octagonal drum and a central dome supported by two pillars on each side of the main sanctuary. The structure contains twenty-four windows, including three on each side wall, which provide natural light to the prayer space.
The building was constructed during the Akkoyunlu period at the request of Cüneyd-i Safavi by Uzun Hasan and underwent major repairs between 1531 and 1532. These renovations during the early Ottoman era demonstrate the continued importance of the site across different political periods.
The prayer niche features carved muqarnas work and the pulpit displays geometric and plant-based ornaments that reflect the artistic craftsmanship of the period. These details show how religious spaces were created with visual beauty and intricate decoration.
The prayer space is well lit by numerous windows, providing a comfortable environment for worship. Visitors should be aware that tourists can enter the mosque during prayer times but should do so respectfully and behave appropriately.
According to the Ottoman chronicler Evliya Çelebi, the mosque walls release a musk fragrance when it rains, a detail visitors can still verify today. This sensory feature is rarely documented in other religious structures of the region.
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