Aslanhane Mosque
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| Aslanhane Mosque | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Ankara, Turkey |
  Location of the mosque in Turkey | |
| Geographic coordinates | 39°56′12″N 32°51′55″E / 39.93667°N 32.86528°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ebubekir Mehmet |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Seljuk |
| Completed | 1290 |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Materials | Face stone and Rubble stone |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv |
| Designated | 2023 |
| Parent listing | Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia |
| Reference no. | 1694-002 |
Aslanhāne Mosque (Turkish: Arslanhane Camisi) aka Ahi Sherafeddin Mosque is a 13th-century mosque in Ankara, and one of the oldest in Türkiye.
The mosque is in the old quarter of Ankara next to Ankara Castle. With an altitude of 947 metres (3,107 ft) it overlooks Ankara at 39°56′12″N 32°51′55″E / 39.93667°N 32.86528°E.
History
Built during the reign of Mesud II of the Seljuks of Rum in 1290, the mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Turkey still standing. Its architect was Ebubekir Mehmet.[1] It was commissioned by two Ahi leaders named Hüsamettin and Hasaneddin. However, in 1330, it was repaired by another Ahi leader named Şerafettin after whom the mosque was named. After several minor repairs the mosque was restored by the Directorate General of Foundations in 2010-2013 term.[2]
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