🕌 Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia: Ahi Şerefeddin (Arslanhane) Mosque
13th-century timber mosque in Ankara, Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia collective designation)
- Built in the 13th century; represents medieval Anatolian wooden mosque architecture
- Located in Ankara, Turkey; rectangular prayer hall supported by wooden columns
- Continues to serve as an active place of worship and community center
The Ahi Şerefeddin Mosque, also known as Arslanhane Mosque, is a surviving example of medieval Anatolian wooden hypostyle architecture. Located in Ankara, the mosque was originally constructed in the 13th century and has undergone careful restoration to preserve its timber structural elements. It stands as a significant testimony to the region's distinctive building traditions and craftsmanship in religious architecture ...