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Eyüp Sultan Mosque
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Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Eyüp Sultan Mosque is an Ottoman era mosque located in the Eyüp district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was originally constructed in 1458 AD during the reign of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The mosque was rebuilt between 1798-1800 by orders of Sultan Selim III. The mosque houses the tomb of Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari, one of Prophet Muhammad's companions.
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Country: Turkey
District: Istanbul Province
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 5 m
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