
Erzincan’s Tercan district is home to a truly unique structure that has endured from the distant past to the present day. This structure is called Mama Hatun Türbesi. It was built approximately 800 years ago for Mama Hatun, a powerful woman who led the Saltuklu Beylik.Why Is It So Special? Mama Hatun Türbesi bears no resemblance to any other similar structures in Türkiye. Typically, buildings are square or rectangular, are they not? But this tomb is circular. With this feature, it is a one-of-a-
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Tercan is a district of Erzincan known for its historical and cultural richness. Located approximately 88 kilometers from the city center, this beautiful district attracts attention through both its natural landscape and its heritage preserved from antiquity to the present day.Tercan’s Historical JourneyTercan’s history dates back to ancient times. It has served as a home to numerous civilizations including the Urartians, Assyrians, Medes and Persians. After the Battle of Manzikert, the region c
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Located on one of Istanbul’s famous seven hills, in the district of Fatih, the Hekimoğlu Ali Paşa Camii is a historical structure dating back to the Ottoman period. Built between 1734 and 1735, this edifice was designed not only as a place of worship but also as a large center serving the daily needs of the community.Sections and Layout of the KülliyeSurrounding this mosque, commissioned by Hekimoğlu Ali Paşa who served as grand vizier during the Ottoman era, are other structures built for publi
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The Sheikh Hamid-i Vali (Somuncu Baba) Mosque and Tomb is a religious and cultural heritage site located in the Zaviye Neighborhood of Darende District, Malatya Province, Türkiye, beside the Tohma River. This complex is also known as the Somuncu Baba Külliyesi and comprises a multifaceted ensemble of structures including a mosque, tomb, cemetery, museum, library, fish pond, crown gate, additional mosques, and social facilities.Sheikh Hamid-i Vali (Somuncu Baba)Sheikh Hamid-i Vali, who lived in t
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Beyzanur KOVANTÜRK

Üsküdar is a district of Istanbul unlike any other, distinguished by its steep slopes, fountains erected at nearly every street end, tombs, mosques, and the call to prayer still echoing across its squares. If you were to count the minarets you see from the moment you board the ferry at the waterfront until departure time, who knows how many centuries you would be witnessing… Before you stand the Mihrimah Sultan and Yeni Valide Camileri; beside them, Şemsi Paşa Mosque, also known as Kuşkonmaz
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Neriman Sena Külünk

Djibouti 2nd Sultan Abdulhamid Mosque and Complex is a place of worship and religious complex located in the capital of the East African country Djibouti, featuring elements of Ottoman architecture and serving as the country’s largest mosque. The project, initiated by the Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs in 2015, was completed and opened for service in 2019.Djibouti 2nd Sultan Abdulhamid Mosque – Exterior Facade and Minarets (Türkiye Diyanet Foundation)" image-alternate="" image-element-
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The Veysel Karani Türbesi is located in the Veysel Karani Village of the Baykan District, dependent on Siirt Province, along the Diyarbakır–Siirt highway. It is approximately 40 km from the provincial center and about 8 km from Baykan. The türbe is situated on a natural hilltop within an area characterized by dense religious structures and settlements.Historical Background and the Identity of Veysel KaraniHz. Veysel Karani (Üveys b. Âmir al-Karanî) was born in the village of Karen in Yemen and l
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Mesut Akbaba

Emir Sultan Mausoleum is an octagonal, domed monumental tomb located in the courtyard of the Emir Sultan Camii in Bursa. Inside are the sarcophagi of Emir Sultan, a respected scholar and Sufi of the Ottoman period, his wife Hundi Hatun (Hundi Fatma Sultan), their son Emir Ali Çelebi, and two of their daughters. The structure, which had deteriorated over time, was restored in 1868 during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz (at that time, II. Abdülhamid was still a prince). Above the eastern entrance, a
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The First Mosque in AnatoliaThe Habib-i Neccar Camii, located in the center of Antakya, is known as the oldest mosque within the borders of Türkiye. It was constructed in 638 CE, following the Muslim Arab conquest of Antakya. The mosque is named after Habib-i Neccar, a carpenter who believed in the disciples of Prophet Jesus and lost his life for this faith. His story is associated with the narrative recounted in the Yasin Sura of the Qur’an.Who Was Habib-i Neccar?According to tradition, in the
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Hikmet Can Urhan

Erzincan’ın Tercan ilçesinde, çok uzak geçmişten günümüze kadar gelen çok özel bir yapı olduğunu biliyor muydun? Bu yapının adı Mama Hatun Türbesi. Burası yaklaşık 800 yıl önce, Saltuklu Beyliği’nin başındaki güçlü bir kadın olan Mama Hatun için yapılmıştır.Neden Bu Kadar Özel? Mama Hatun Türbesi, Türkiye’deki diğer benzer yapılara hiç benzemiyor. Genellikle binalar kare veya dikdörtgen olur, değil mi? Ama bu türbenin şekli yuvarlaktır. Bu özelliğiyle Anadolu’da eşi benzeri olmayan, çok özgün bi
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