Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque
mosque in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Key facts
- Built
- 1998
- Architect
- Hilmi Şenalp
- Capacity
- 5,000 people
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Overview
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The Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque stands in the centre of Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. It is named after Ertuğrul Gazi, the father of Osman I, who founded the Ottoman Empire. The mosque follows Ottoman architectural models and was designed by Hilmi Şenalp. It has four minarets and a capacity of 5,000 people, and it is described as the largest mosque in the city. It is also known as the Azadi Mosque. It is located on Döwletmämed Azady Street in the Berkararlyk district.
History
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Construction began in the 1990s, after Turkmenistan became independent from the Soviet Union. The work was completed in 1998, the year the mosque opened.
From Wikipedia
Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque or Ärtogrul Gazy Mosque is a mosque in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is a prominent landmark in Ashgabat with its four minarets and a central dome and has a lavish interior decoration with fine stained glass windows.
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