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EASTERN ANATOLIA - Mosques
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Eastern Anatolia has a number of mosques that are made in
the Ottoman style. The mosques here show that the Turks of the old
region had great archeological brains. On your trip to Turkey, you
will see a number of places here that will be worth visiting.
When it comes to the mosques in Eastern Anatolia, you will see a
number of beautiful carvings here. These mosques show what kind of
people used to live in these mosques. They sure are a treat for the
tourists from far off places.
Eastern Anatolia’s mosques are of great importance for the locals as
well as those who come from various regions of the world to learn
and explore the past of the people who used to be a part of Turkey.
Eastern Anatolia the largest region of Turkey is place that is full
of mountains, plateaus and valleys. Many people each year visit
Turkey for exploring the regions of the country and have a great
time enjoying their vacations. There are lots of places in Eastern
Anatolia that need to be explored and therefore we see tourists from
different locations coming here and exploring the attractions,
museums, landscapes, ranges, rives and other places here in Eastern
Anatolia.
Apart from the usual stuff to see and explore, there are many
beautiful mosques in Eastern Anatolia that attract people to explore
the region. Not only Muslims, but people from various other regions
also show interest in seeing the mosques of Eastern Anatolia and
learn their historical importance.
A very important mosque here is the Cifte Minareli Medrese. This was
the mosque that was an educational center constructed during 1253 by
Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat. It is a twin minaret mosque having
stone carvings on the portals. One can learn a lot about his reign
from this Sultan
The Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque of Eastern Anatolia is also another
well-known mosque here. Great Sinan had built this mosque with his
architectural mind. Apart from this mosque, another mosque called
the Ulu Mosque is also of great historical importance. It was mosque
of built in Seljuk style. It was constructed in the 13th century and
it is called in Melitene. When you come to Turkey, visiting this
mosque should be the first thing that you do when you come to
Eastern Anatolia.
The Ulu Camii mosque in Mus that was built in the 14th century is a
mosque that depicts the work of the Ottoman era. Moving forward, the
Mollakent Mosque and Theological School located in Bulanik County is
also a place worth visiting. It was built by Seyh Ibrahim. Ahlat
stone was mainly used for the construction of this mosque.
The Ottoman Serefiye Mosque of the 12th century located in Bitlis is
also a mosque that is worth seeing. These mosques have been built by
the people of the Ottoman era. Their architects and designs are
truly amazing. Other mosques of the Ottoman era include the Kaya
Celebi Mosque, Ulu Mosque, Ikiz Kumbet and the Husrey Pasa Mosque.
These were just a few of the important mosques here in Eastern
Anatolia. You will get to see a number of other mosques here too
that have great architectural designs and they are certainly worth
exploring. Their style and design show that the people who used to
live in these regions in the past had great art in their hands. They
were truly the masters of architect.
The mosques that are built in the recent times and the mosques that
were built in the Ottoman era are way different. The material,
stones and tiles that are used for the construction of these mosques
are truly original. Such mosques are not found anywhere in any other
part of the world for sure. That is why tourism turkey has great
importance throughout the world.
These mosques will make you learn a lot about the history of the
Sultans and emperors who used to live there. You can take a guide
with you to learn more about their habits and dealings during the
past time.
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The provinces located in the
Eastern Anatolia Region are:
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