Erzurum Ulu Camii 1179 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

Descripción del sitio

This marker is part of an extended History of Islamic Architecture

Erzurum
Ulu Cami - Great Mosque
Saltukid 1179
Architect: Abu'l-Fath Muhammed

The Great Mosque of Erzurum was commissioned by Saltuk Emir Nasrettin Aslan Mehmet in 1179. Substantial alterations took place in 1639, in 1839 by Sultan Mahmut II, in 1860, and the last in 1957-1964. These repairs have resulted in numerous modifications especially of the old dome. A portion of the central aisle and large sections of the qibla wall are remaining from the original Saltukid mosque.Photo from Dick Osseman



An interesting feature is the timbered dome structure obtained by stacking planks in the way shown in the photo. This method was still in use in Georgia in the 19th cent. It may go back to Indian (Kashmir) and Central Asian (Serindia) practices of the 7th cent. AD

Photo from Archnet.org

Mapa del lugar de interés Erzurum Ulu Camii 1179

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