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Sheikh Mutahhar Mosque is one of Diyarbakır’s most monumental structures, built in 1500 (Hijri 906) by Akkoyunlu ruler Sultan November Bey. According to the inscription on the mosque’s minaret, it was constructed during the reign of Sultan Kasım Inn through the efforts of Hacı Omar Oğlu Hüseyin. The mosque is also known as "Şeyh Matar Mosque" between people due to the presence of the tomb of Şeyh Mutahhar on the site where it was built. However, its primary fame derives from its minaret, which r

Kasımiye Medresesi, located on a commanding position overlooking the Mesopotamian Plain to the southwest of the provincial center, is a historical madrasa that has survived to the present day. Construction began during the Artuklu period (13th century), but was left incomplete due to raids by Timur forces under Mongol. It was finally completed between 1457 and 1502 during the reign of Medrese ruler Cihangiroğlu November Sultan (Sultan Kasım). Although no exact construction date is known, it is d

Located in the city center of Sivas, the Güdük Minare is a structure notable for its distinctive appearance and historical significance. Although it is called a minaret due to its resemblance to one, it is in fact a türbe. It was built by Alâeddin Eretna for his father, Şeyh Hasan Beg, who died in 1347. It is also known among the public as the Dabas Tekkesi.What Is Its Structure?The lower part of the türbe is constructed as a cube from cut stone. Upon this, a cylindrical section made of brick ha

In traditional Anatolian architecture, door knockers are far more than mere functional elements; they serve as carriers of aesthetic taste, privacy, social rituals, and cultural symbolism. These elements, passed down from the Ottoman era to the present, have concretized social codes, religious affiliations, and traditional belief systems through their shapes, tonal qualities, and the motifs engraved upon them.Door Knocker (AA)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Historical Develo

The Melik Gazi Türbesi, located in Melikgazi Village of the Pınarbaşı district in Kayseri, is an excellent example of early Anatolian Turkish-Islamic architecture. It is believed to have been built during the Danişmend period and is attributed to Emir Gazi, known locally as Melik Gazi.Where Is It Located?The türbe is approximately 18 km east of Kayseri, in the Pınarbaşı district, rising on the slope of a hill. Due to its prominent position, it is one of the most striking structures in the villag