Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği

World Heritage

turkey

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This region of Anatolia was conquered by the Turks in the early 11th century. In 1228-29, Emir Ahmet Shah built a mosque and its hospital in Divrigi. The mosque has a single prayer room, topped by two domes. The unique features of this masterpiece of Islamic architecture are the extremely sophisticated construction of the vaults and the creative and colorful decorative sculptures (especially on the three doorways, which contrast with the plain walls inside).

# Decorative sculptures