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The Acıpayam Yazır Mosque, located in the Yazır Neighborhood of the Acıpayam District in Denizli Province, is one of the significant examples of the wood-columned mosque tradition, which is increasingly rare in Anatolia and was constructed in the 19th century. According to information from its inscription, the mosque was built in 1801 by Hacı Ömer Efendi (or Hacı Ömer Ağa). The structure, also known locally as the Çarşı Camii, is noteworthy for both its architectural layout and its rich decorati

Bekdemir Çivisiz Camii is a mosque constructed entirely of wood, located in the village of Bekdemir in the Kavak district of Samsun, Türkiye. As an example of Ottoman-era architecture, the structure was built using the stacking technique without nails.HistoryThe mosque's main floor is known to have been built in 1596, while the gallery floor was added in 1599. Initially, it was constructed in a different location within the village, inside a cemetery by a stream, but was later dismantled and rel