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The mounting stone is a stone architectural element that emerged in Ottoman urban and rural architecture, particularly during periods when equestrian transportation systems were widespread. These structures served not only a functional purpose but also carried symbolic significance. Positioned along roadsides, at the entrances of mansions, in the courtyards of mosques and madrasahs, in front of inns, or at palace gates, mounting stones were designed to facilitate mounting or dismounting from a h