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The first Turkish building inscribed to UNESCO's World Heritage List, the Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi was built in the 13th century by Ahmed Shah and his wife Mellke Turan of the Principality of Mengucek. Designed by the architect Hurrem Shah, of Ahlat, in 1288, the Great Mosque of Divrigi is renowned for Its monumental architecture, its hexagonal dome, and its unique stone carving decorations.

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  • Copyright: AHMET BORUBAN (ahmet-boruban) (23)
  • Genre: Places
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2007-05-10
  • Categories: Architecture
  • Exposure: f/2.8, 1/20 seconds
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  • Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
  • Date Submitted: 2012-09-25 13:12
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