Tahtali-Jami Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Bakhchysarai, Russia.
Tahtali-Jami Mosque stands on Ismail Gasprinsky Street in Bakhchysarai, Crimea. It was built from wooden planks that were later enclosed in stone masonry walls, and its single minaret makes it visible from almost any point in the old city.
Beyhan Sultan, a daughter of Selim I Giray, had the mosque built in 1707 (some sources give 1713–14). It was raised from wooden planks that were later enclosed in stone masonry. The local congregation rebuilt it in 1885, and it served until its closure in 1928; in 1989 it was restored and returned to the Muslim community.
The mosque displays Ottoman features through its wooden walls and clay tile roof, reflecting the craftsmanship of local builders. It continues to serve the Muslim community as an active place of worship and shapes the appearance of the old district.
The building is located on Rozy Lyuksemburh Street and welcomes visitors interested in viewing its architecture and religious importance. The old district features narrow lanes and walking through it requires comfortable footwear.
The name literally means 'wooden mosque' in Crimean Tatar, referring directly to the timber used in its construction. This reflects regional building traditions where wood was the preferred material for sacred structures.
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