Ahi Elvan Mosque
mosque in Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey
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Overview
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Ahi Elvan Mosque stands on Pirinç Sokak in the Samanpazarı area of Altındağ, Ankara. The building has a rectangular plan and was constructed mainly of wood, stone and brick. Its interior includes a ceiling, wooden posts and a gallery. The minaret, the minbar and the window shutters are also notable elements of the structure. The mosque takes its name from Ahi Elvan, the leader of the Ahi community that undertook its construction.
History
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The mosque was built during the second half of the 14th century by members of the Ahi brotherhood led by Ahi Elvan (1331–1389).
The minaret, minbar and window shutters date from the early 15th century.
Sources
Wikipedia (id): https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Ahi_Elvan