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Ulu Mosque (Center):Mosque constructed in 1150 by Ebu'l Muzaffer Muhammed
is one of the oldest samples of Anatolian Turkish architecture. Strong stone
architecture and balcony front dome within a symmetric balanced plan which is
prototype among the other mosques is emphasizing an impressing development. The
development of these process continues in Artukian mosques afterwards.
Ahlat Vaults
Ulu Vault:Ulu Vault, which is the biggest of Ahlat vaults, is at south of
Meydanlık Graveyard, and near to Lake Van. It is estimated that it is
constructed during 13th century. Rosette and “Wheel of Fortune” motifs are
adorned on the loopholes on base of vault.
Hüseyin Timur Vault:It is one of the two vaults in the west that named
İki Kubbe District. "Emir Hüseyin Timur ibn Bugatay Aka died in 1279" is
mentioned in the script on its entrance, and "Hüsameddin Hüseyin Aka Kızı
Esentekin Hatun died in 1280" is mentioned in the script on east window.
Bugatay Aka Vault:The vault was constructed for Bugatay Aka and Şirin
Hatun, who died in 1281, is at the east of Hüseyin Timur Vault.While covered
with a conical hat externally, the vault is closed by a dome internally.
Hasan Padişah Vault:This vault in That-I Süleyman District is the second
important and big monument after Ulu Vault. It is made up of Ahlat stone, and
repaired widely. Vault is covered by a dome internally, and a conical hat
externally.
Erzen Hatun Vault:According to the script written on corolla door, vault
was constructed for Emir Ali’s daughter Erzen Hatun between 1396 and 1397,and is
one of the most ornamented one among the Ahlat Vaults. Besides geometrical and
vegetal adornments, borders of hexagonal series are interesting.
Emir Bayındır Vault:The vault at the west of the İki Kubbe District, at
the end of Meydanlık Graveyard is one of the most interesting Ahlat vaults
according to art history. In the script which surrounds the vault from its upper
part, the life and characteristics of Melik Bayındır Bey, who died in 1481 is
written.
Kesiş Vault:The vault in İki Kubbe District is the simplest piece of art
of Ahlat. It is also known as Keşiş or Tek Vault. According to the general
characteristics of its structure, it is supposed to be a 14th century product.
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