Ahi Şerefeddin (Arslanhane) Mosque

Overview

This serial property is comprised of five hypostyle mosques built in Anatolia between the late 13th and mid-14th centuries, each located in a different province of present-day Türkiye. The unusual structural system of the mosques combines an exterior building envelope built of masonry with multiple rows of wooden interior columns (“hypostyle”) that support a flat wooden ceiling and the roof. These mosques are known for the skilful woodcarving and handiwork used in their structures, architectural fittings, and furnishings.

Selection Criteria

(ii)(iv)

Details

Countries

Türkiye

ISO Codes

TR

Coordinates

39.9369, 32.8653