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Çelebi Mehmed Mosque
Çelebi Mehmed Mosque
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Çelebi Mehmed Mosque
Çelebi Mehmed Mosque is a historical mosque located in the city of Söğüt in the Turkish province of Bilecik. The mosque was built during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed I (Mehmed Çelebi) between 1414-1420 AD, and it is considered one of the first examples of domed structures in Ottoman architecture. The mosque was later restored and underwent some changes and expansions throughout its long history.
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Country: Turkey
District: Bilecik Province
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Momuments
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Elevation: 684 m
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