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The Ulu Camii or Great Mosque has, to my great delight, been restored, and the job was done very well. The building – or rather the complex of mosque, Koran school, mausoleum and a ders-hane (where reading of the Koran was taught) - was founded in 1507 by Halil, a prince of the Ramazan Oğlu family. I was shown around the mosque and Medrese by the keeper, who not only opened some extra doors and windows, but also led me up the minaret. The style is in a Syrian tradition, but is mingled with Selçuk elements.
In a separate türbe or mausoleum are the graves of Halil (died 1510), Piri Pasja (died 1534) and Moestafa (died 1552), father, son and grandson. The tiles on the tomb are from a 18th century restoration.
Copyright Dick Osseman. For use see my Profile.
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